Nigeria, June 25 -- The National Security Adviser, Muhammed Monguno, has said that renewed attacks by Boko Haram in the Nigerian northeast have put the military in a difficult situation.

Mr Monguno said this in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, during the launching and distribution of vehicles and medical equipment to the military and federal healthcare outfits by the North East Development Commission (NEDC).

"The resurgence of terrorist activities in the northeast region, after several years of being decimated has put the military and other security outfits in difficult situations for many reasons," the NSA said in his goodwill message.

Though he did not list the reasons for which the military is now facing a difficult situation, th...