Borno suicide bombers imported — Reps

The lawmaker said this in a resolution after considering a motion of urgent national importance by Ahmed Jaha.

While condemning the attack, Jaha stated that findings showed that bombers were “recruited, brainwashed, and imported from outside the state” to carry out the suicide act in Gwoza. The attack had claimed over 30 lives.

He further argued that the bombings underscored the ongoing threat of terrorism in the country. The lawmaker informed the house that more than 180 people were critically injured, and currently receiving treatment in various hospitals in the state.

The House then urged security agencies to intensify efforts to prevent a recurrence.

While reacting to the incident, the Defence Headquarters on Tuesday, described the bombings as Nigeria receding into a state of war.

While re-enacting the gory incidents, a statement by the Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba said, “Given that we are in a state of war, it must be recognised that this despicable act is a response to recent successes in ongoing military operations.

“Indeed, our recent operations have decapitated the leadership of the terrorists, depleted their resources, reduced their support base, and reduced their influence,” he said.