{"id":118432,"date":"2025-05-06T23:04:23","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T22:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=118432"},"modified":"2025-05-06T23:42:31","modified_gmt":"2025-05-06T22:42:31","slug":"reps-to-investigate-giwa-barracks-fire-boko-haram-resurgence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/reps-to-investigate-giwa-barracks-fire-boko-haram-resurgence\/","title":{"rendered":"Reps to Investigate\u00a0 Giwa Barracks Fire, Boko Haram Resurgence"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"m#msg-f:1831401139240183407\" class=\"mail-message expanded\">\n<div class=\"mail-message-header spacer\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"m#msg-f:1831401139240183407-content\" class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images \">\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div>By Tracy Moses<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, resolved to investigate the recent fire incident at the Giwa Barracks armoury in Maiduguri and the escalating spate of Boko Haram attacks on military formations in Borno and Yobe states.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Hon. Satomi Ahmed, representing Jere Federal Constituency of Borno State, during Tuesday\u2019s plenary.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Moving the motion, Satomi described the situation as a \u201cdeepening security emergency.&#8221;<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Raising alarm over the deteriorating security situation, Satomi noted that the last two months have witnessed a resurgence in Boko Haram attacks on military posts, resulting in casualties among soldiers and residents. He pointed specifically to the Giwa Barracks, which not only suffered a destructive fire at its armory but has also been subjected to repeated terrorist assaults.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cThese continued attacks on our military installations are extremely worrisome,\u201d Satomi stated. \u201cThe commitment and courage of our troops are being tested, and urgent measures must be taken to protect both personnel and the communities around them.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Following deliberation, the House unanimously endorsed the motion and ordered a comprehensive investigation into the Giwa Barracks fire to uncover its cause and prevent similar incidents in the future. The lawmakers also pressed for an audit of security procedures across all military establishments in the affected states to identify weaknesses and bolster defenses.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Furthermore, the Green Chamber called on the relevant security agencies to intensify counter-insurgency operations in the region, particularly in areas most susceptible to attacks. Lawmakers equally urged that adequate compensation and support be provided to the families of soldiers and civilians impacted by the recent violence.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>To oversee the process, the House directed its Committees on Army, Defence, and National Security to lead the inquiry and report back within four weeks.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Restating its dedication to the wellbeing and efficiency of Nigeria\u2019s military, the House emphasized that ensuring the safety and morale of troops is critical to the sustained fight against terrorism.<\/div>\n<div id=\"m_4336526142498190643ymail_android_signature\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-footer spacer collapsible\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Tracy Moses The House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, resolved to investigate the recent fire incident at the Giwa Barracks armoury in Maiduguri and the escalating spate&hellip;<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":118450,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-118432","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - 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