By Charles Pemu 
…Defence Minister, NSA Outline New Anti-Terror Strategy, As Ndume Urges Arms for Local Fighters
ABUJA — The Federal Government has rejected claims by the House of Representatives that Boko Haram terrorists wield weapons superior to those of the Nigerian military, with Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru insisting that the nation’s forces remain better equipped and technologically advanced.
Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Badaru said the challenge lies not in firepower but in the asymmetric and guerrilla tactics of insurgents, often enabled by local informants. He also pushed back on the Senate’s proposed security summit, arguing that strategy, not talk, will win the war.
His comments come as National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu unveiled a renewed federal campaign to cut off the flow of illicit arms, alongside the commissioning of a new arms control centre in Minna.
Meanwhile, Senator Ali Ndume (APC, Borno South) has called on the government to arm local vigilantes and hunters to help defend communities after Boko Haram killed two soldiers in Gwoza.
In Plateau, police announced the recovery of 500 rounds of ammunition during a raid, underscoring the persistent threat of illegal arms fueling violence across the country.