Boko Haram Has Seized Military Weapons Worth Trillions – Hon. Yusuf Gadgi Raises Alarm in House of Reps

 

A disturbing revelation has come from the House of Representatives, as Honourable Yusuf Adamu Gadgi has claimed that Boko Haram terrorists have managed to seize military weapons and assets worth trillions of Naira. According to him, these insurgents have taken over valuable combat equipment during their repeated attacks on military bases in the North-East region of Nigeria, particularly in Borno and Yobe states.

Gadgi, who represents a federal constituency in the House of Representatives, made this alarming statement while contributing to a motion presented by Honourable Ahmed Satomi, a fellow lawmaker from Borno State. The motion was raised in response to the recent fire outbreak at the military arms depot in Giwa Barracks, Maiduguri, and the escalating attacks by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno and Yobe.

During the debate on the floor of the House, Gadgi expressed deep concern over what he described as an unprecedented level of destruction being inflicted by Boko Haram on Nigeria's military assets. He noted that the scale at which the insurgents are now operating is extremely worrying and poses a major threat not just to the armed forces but also to the entire country.

He said:

"I was shocked by what Boko Haram did at Giwa Barracks and other military facilities. There’s a serious threat to the security and safety of Nigerians, and even to the country itself."

This statement reflects the shock and frustration being felt by many Nigerians over the security situation in the country, particularly in the North-East, where Boko Haram has been carrying out deadly attacks for over a decade.

Honourable Gadgi did not stop there. He emphasized that huge amounts of money—running into trillions of Naira—have already been allocated by the National Assembly for the purchase of military equipment, including over 40 combat vehicles, weapons, and other critical supplies meant to boost Nigeria’s fight against terrorism. Despite this, Boko Haram is somehow managing to not only overpower the troops at times but also capture these very weapons meant to fight them.

In his words:

"How can we guarantee the safety of the people under such conditions, when insurgents can seize these weapons?"

"The National Assembly is doing its best to address security matters, but government agencies must also take responsibility. The President must launch an investigation into the conduct of top military commanders and other security agencies, and take appropriate action."

"We must also summon these agencies to explain why they are failing in their duties."

According to the lawmaker, this is not the time for silence or delays. He stressed that if Nigeria's security forces continue to lose their grip and allow such incidents to keep happening, it will severely damage public trust. This, he warned, could have dangerous consequences for the country's leadership and its overall political stability.

He gave a strong warning about what could happen if the government does not act quickly:

"If action is not taken quickly, Nigerians may be forced to defend themselves, and they could begin to see us, their leaders, as enemies—just like they see Boko Haram."

This is perhaps one of the strongest warnings yet from a federal lawmaker regarding the growing frustration of Nigerians over the deteriorating security situation. Gadgi is essentially saying that if the government and its security agencies fail to protect the people, citizens might resort to self-help, which could create chaos, lawlessness, and even civil unrest.

His remarks also touched on the need for accountability within the military and other security agencies. By calling for investigations into the conduct of top military commanders, Gadgi is suggesting that there may be internal failures, negligence, or even corruption that are allowing Boko Haram to continue carrying out such large-scale attacks.

What This Means for Nigeria

The statement by Honourable Yusuf Gadgi should not be taken lightly. It raises serious questions:

• How is it possible that terrorists can repeatedly overrun military bases?

• Why are weapons meant to fight insurgents ending up in the hands of those very insurgents?

• What are the security agencies doing with the trillions already spent on defense?

If these concerns are not addressed urgently, the consequences could be dire—not just for the North-East, but for the entire nation. The House of Representatives has done its part by sounding the alarm. Now, all eyes are on the presidency, the military high command, and other security agencies to take action before the situation spirals further out of control.

Stay with NaijaRush as we continue to follow this developing story and bring you updates on what actions the government plans to take next.