Nigeria, Dec. 11 -- Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has urged President Bola Tinubu to prioritise the procurement of attack helicopters, armoured personnel carriers and gun trucks for the Nigerian military to strengthen its fight against insurgency.

Mr Ndume, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the president, said that improved welfare for military personnel is equally critical to sustaining their efforts against banditry, terrorism, kidnapping, and other security challenges.

In a statement on Wednesday, the senator acknowledged an improvement in cooperation among the armed forces and other security agencies but insisted that more support is needed.

"I can see visible improvements in terms of cooperation between the arm...