Borno state government, Babagana Zulum, has said that the Nigerian Army lacks the requisite equipment to fight terrorists.
Speaking in an interview on News Central on Wednesday, Zulum said terrorists are now deploying sophisticated technology in their operations.
He called for the removal of bureaucratic bottlenecks attached to the procurement of military equipment.
Zulum also called on President Bola Tinubu to listen to the army on what it requires to end insurgency in the north.
He stressed the need to prioritise security, adding that national and subnational governments must pool resources together to procure equipment for the military.
According to the governor, “The army does not have the necessary equipment on ground to fight the insurgency. Right now, the insurgents are using drones to fight soldiers on the ground.
“A few days ago, I visited the chief of army staff. He said he is looking for about 32 drones, and he would end the insurgency.
“My plea is that let us deal with this matter decisively. The president of Nigeria should listen to those that can distinguish between the right and wrong.
“Those who can tell him the right thing and not sycophants.
“He needs to understand what is happening on the ground.
“A few days ago, I said there is an insurgency in Borno state. I commended the federal government for doing very well and that we should come together to resolve the issues.
“Some people said there is no insecurity in Borno state. We should not politicise insecurity.”
Also commenting on the debate on state police, Zulum said the existing security apparatus should be strengthened rather than create a new policing system.
