Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Abubakar, has dismissed claims by the House of Representatives suggesting that terrorists possess superior weapons compared to the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Speaking at a ministerial briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Abubakar called the claim “absolutely untrue,” emphasizing that the military remains far more advanced in both weaponry and technology.
“We have more sophisticated arms, surveillance tools, and drones,” he stated. “This is not conventional warfare—it’s guerrilla-style. They strike suddenly, using local informants. But that doesn’t mean they’re better equipped.”
The minister acknowledged the challenges of fighting insurgency, noting that while surveillance has its limitations, the military has recorded significant successes through strategic operations and superior tools.
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Responding to concerns that insurgents may be using armed drones, Abubakar clarified that only improvised civilian drones—modified with explosives—have been observed. “These are not military-grade or capable of strategic targeting,” he said.
He also highlighted ongoing efforts to boost intelligence gathering, disclosing that several arms traffickers have been arrested through collaboration with the National Security Adviser and international partners.
Meanwhile, the Senate has approved a two-day national security summit in Abuja to tackle emerging threats. An ad hoc committee will bring together key stakeholders from federal, state, and local governments, as well as traditional institutions.
While some lawmakers expressed doubts over the summit’s potential impact, the motion passed, with Senate President Godswill Akpabio directing preparations to begin.
Welcoming the summit, Abubakar stressed that implementation of actionable strategies is what truly matters.
“Talks are helpful, but we need concrete plans that address the roots of insecurity and adapt to its evolving nature,” he concluded.
