The Senate on Tuesday called on the Nigerian military to urgently redeploy personnel and advanced equipment to Borno and Yobe States following renewed attacks by Boko Haram insurgents.

The resolution followed fresh assaults in the North-East, including the killing of over a dozen soldiers in Marte, Monguno Local Government Area, on Monday, 12 May, and another attack the following morning on Gajiram, headquarters of Nganzai Local Government Area.

The motion, raised by Senate Chief Whip Tahir Munguno, highlighted that although two-thirds of Borno’s local councils were once under Boko Haram control, joint efforts by the military and Civilian Joint Task Force had helped reclaim the territories. However, the relative peace led to a shift in tactical focus to the North-West, where the military is battling banditry and kidnappings.

Expressing concern over Boko Haram’s evolving tactics—including drone usage and increased deployment of improvised explosive devices (IEDs)—Munguno warned that these advancements have resulted in mounting civilian and military casualties, while also disrupting transportation infrastructure.

The Senate subsequently resolved to urge the military high command to redeploy sufficient troops to the North-East, fully equipped with modern technology to counter the insurgency. It also directed the Senate Committees on Army and Air Force to monitor compliance with the directive.

Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has condemned the renewed wave of attacks by Boko Haram and ISWAP across the state, including those in Marte, Chibok, Gwoza, Kala-Balge, and along the Maiduguri–Damboa Road.

He expressed deep sympathy to the families of victims, including two education workers killed by an IED blast on 12 May while en route to Maiduguri to sit the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) examination.

In a statement by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, Governor Zulum reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to working closely with federal authorities and security agencies to overcome the enduring insurgency.

“These acts of terror are deeply condemnable,” he said. “We remain resolute in our support for the military, security forces, and volunteer groups in this fight.”

He referenced a recent visit to Gwoza, where he met military personnel and engaged with residents of the Izge community as part of efforts to boost resilience and restore security.

“The recent surge in attacks will not shake our resolve. I urge the people of Borno to remain resilient and prayerful. This is a partial eclipse—we shall overcome, Insha Allah,” Zulum stated.