- This came amid the decision of the Senate to investigate the immediate cause of the success recorded by the terrorists, which led to the death of the 44 soldiers in Borno State
By Emmanuel Leke
The Senate on Thursday halted plenary session in honour of 44 soldiers killed by members of the dreaded sect, Boko Haram.
This came amid the decision of the Senate to investigate the immediate cause of the success recorded by the terrorists, which led to the death of the 44 soldiers in Borno State.
Boko Haram had killed 44 soldiers and nine farmers in three days of attacks on some villages in Borno State.
According to the report, which quoted security sources, the Islamic State West Africa Province, a Boko Haram splinter group, killed at least 44 soldiers in attacks on three military bases at the weekend.
The Senate resolution came through a contribution by the President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on the point of order raised by Senator Ibrahim Danbaba alleging that there is disconnection between the Senate Committee on Army and the Nigerian Army.
The lawmakers also observed one minute silence in hour of the slain soldiers.
In addition, the Senate implored the Military hierarchy to be visiting the soldiers on the war front from time to time.
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