The Senate expressed serious concern over the horrific attack on a Nigerian Army formation and lamented the troops who lost their lives in the Kukawa incident in Borno on Wednesday.
Following a motion made by Mohammed Monguno (APC-Borno North) during plenary in Abuja, the senate observed a minute of silence for the troops, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
The motion was made by Monguno, who stated that troops stationed in Kukawa Local Government Area were the target of a coordinated attack by suspected militants in the early hours of March 9.
According to him, the soldiers engaged in a protracted struggle that lasted about 24 hours as the assailants came from multiple directions, but they valiantly fought.
The senator expressed particular sorrow over the passing of Lt.-Col. Umar Farouq, characterizing him as a pivotal player in the reestablishment of calm in Kukawa following an insurgent raid.
“Lt.-Col. Farouk was instrumental in helping displaced residents return,” he recounted.
The congressman described the incident as a part of ongoing rebel offensives and said that weapons were looted and numerous military vehicles were destroyed during the assault.
According to him, the attack occurred in spite of current counter-insurgency efforts under Operation Hadin Kai, which are meant to destroy terrorist networks in the Northeast.
Monguno added that one soldier was killed on Wednesday morning when rebels attacked Doro, a different hamlet in Kukawa Local Government Area.
He stated, “I received reports of another attack even this morning as I came to present this motion.”
However, the congressman praised the officers’ and soldiers’ bravery and selflessness in maintaining Nigeria’s territorial integrity and shielding people from rebel attacks.
“We honor their courage, tenacity, and devotion. According to Monguno, “their efforts have helped reclaim territories once firmly controlled by Boko Haram insurgents.”
Sen. Shehu Lawal (APC Borno Central), who seconded the resolution, stated that immediate action was required due to the worrisome rate of the insurgency’s renewed comeback in Borno.
“I also want to thank the military for continuing to carry out its duties. He stated, “They remained steadfast in their fight against this insurgency in order to let our people sleep soundly.”
The senate then observed a minute of silence in remembrance of the troops who, according to the senate, gave their lives to protect the nation from rebel attacks.
The Senate also praised the soldiers of Operation Hadin Kai for their tenacity and dedication to protecting communities throughout the unstable North-East region of Nigeria.
In order to bolster the continuing efforts to put an end to the insurgency, the lawmakers also encouraged the Nigerian Armed Forces to step up intelligence collection, surveillance, and logistical support.
Godswill Akpabio, the Senate President, praised Monguno for his assistance to the Nigerian army in the Northeast zone as the discussion came to a close.
According to Akpabio, President Bola Tinubu is making every effort to address the nation’s insecurity.
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