The Senate has directed the Chief of Defence Staff and other service chiefs to undertake a comprehensive operational and logistical audit following recent attacks on military formations in Benisheikh and Monguno, Borno State.

The resolution, adopted during plenary on Wednesday, mandates a thorough review of the circumstances surrounding the assaults. This includes an evaluation of the adequacy of military equipment, as well as compliance with established rules of engagement. Lawmakers also urged the Armed Forces to identify and address any gaps revealed during the audit.

In addition, the Senate called for an investigation into allegations of civilian harm during military operations, emphasizing the need for accountability and measures to prevent future occurrences.

The resolutions followed a motion sponsored by the Senator representing Borno North, who raised concerns over the increasing frequency of attacks by Boko Haram insurgents on military installations. Presenting the motion, the lawmaker highlighted recent incidents that led to the deaths of several military personnel, including senior officers and other ranks.

He noted that the repeated targeting of Monguno, a strategic garrison town, and Benisheikh, a key location along the Damaturu–Maiduguri highway, points to a deliberate attempt by insurgents to undermine military operations and disrupt critical humanitarian and commercial routes.

Lawmakers paid tribute to the sacrifices of the Nigerian Armed Forces in the ongoing counter-insurgency campaign, while expressing concern over the resurgence of violence against both military and civilian targets. They warned that the situation poses a significant threat to national security, food systems, and efforts to resettle internally displaced persons in Borno State.

The Senate underscored the importance of civilian protection, describing it as a fundamental obligation under national and international humanitarian law and essential for maintaining public trust.

As part of its resolutions, the chamber condemned the continued attacks and observed a minute of silence in honour of fallen military personnel and affected civilians. It also called for strengthened adherence to rules of engagement and international humanitarian law, including enhanced training focused on civilian protection.

In a related contribution, another lawmaker proposed the suspension of political activities in several affected states until the security situation improves.Other lawmakers like Senator Abdul Ningi called for the suspension of political activities in Benue, Niger, and Sokoto, among other North East states, until the security situation improves.