Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume has alleged that things are
so bad within the Nigerian Army.
Ndume said the Nigerian Army now rations ammunition for
soldiers.
Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, the lawmaker said military
personnel were lamenting over the lack of funds.
Ndume lamented that soldiers no longer carry new AK-47
rifles.
He noted that the situation of insecurity had gotten to a
stage where citizens negotiate with criminals elements to ensure peace.
According to Ndume: “Never in the history of this country
has Nigeria been challenged from various angles like this time. It has gotten
so bad that in this country of ours, citizens now negotiate with criminals to
live in peace.
“When we confront the Nigerian army, ‘why are you not
performing?’, they will tell us ‘we don’t have money; we only manage with what
we have.’
“I interact with the armed forces very regularly. It is so
bad that the Nigerian Army is rationing ammunition. Rationing is common. They ration
ammunition. I have gone round the formations; I have not seen a Nigerian
soldier holding a brand new AK-47 yet.”
Boko Haram and bandits have been on the prowl in the
Northern part of the country.
Several students have been abducted and killed by these
terrorist groups.
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