The Senate on Wednesday ordered a comprehensive military audit following deadly terror attacks in Monguno and Benisheikh, Borno State, and in Benue State, which resulted in the deaths of soldiers and civilians. Lawmakers directed the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Inspector-General of Police (IGP), and other security chiefs to conduct an operational and logistical review of the assaults on military formations in Monguno and Benisheikh, with emphasis on equipment adequacy, troop readiness, and rules of engagement. The Senate mandated the CDS and security heads to apprehend perpetrators of attacks in Benue, where violence has disrupted farming and displaced communities, and urged the Federal Government to deploy additional troops and establish new security formations in vulnerable areas. Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno, who presented the lead motion, said the coordinated strikes indicated evolving insurgent tactics aimed at disrupting military operations and humanitarian access. "The incidents point to gaps that must be urgently addressed, particularly in operational preparedness and logistics," he said. The Senate called for investigations into alleged civilian harm during operations and stressed accountability to maintain public trust. It also pressed for efforts to rescue 416 women, elderly persons, and children reportedly held in captivity in Borno South since March 3, 2026. Senator Abba Moro described the Benue attacks as brutal and persistent, warning they threaten livelihoods and national food security. Senator Abdul Ningi proposed suspending political activities in Borno, Plateau, Bauchi, and Benue until security stabilises. Deputy President of the Senate Barau Jibrin acknowledged the regional nature of insecurity and said the administration of President Bola Tinubu is boosting military funding and equipment.
Senator Mohammed Tahir Monguno demands an audit over military readiness in Monguno, yet the same Senate has not questioned why 416 captives remain unrescued since March 3, 2026, despite repeated motions. The call for more troops in Benue and Borno does nothing for farmers already displaced and unable to cultivate. If security operations are still failing in towns named after a sitting senator, the audit may reveal more about political theatre than tactical truth.
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