“We are taking water from the Congo Basin and transferring it to another 400km into Chad. It is technically feasible,” Mr Adamu explained. “But it is very expensive.”
The commander said there has never been any report of disregard to international human rights or international humanitarian laws by the task force.
“We were eight. They took us to Sambisa, and after one week, they killed the policeman,” said Ms Malu, one of the abducted women.
A spokesperson for the air force said the 20 boats consisted of five to seven insurgents in each.
Defence chief Leo Irabor told reporters of Mr Al-Barnawi’s death on Thursday without providing further details.
“That is why we are hosting a summit of the Lake Chad Basin Commission in Abuja to discuss the situation in Chad and the implications for neighbouring countries.”
“He should be leaving office; he has not fulfilled his promise to the Nigerian people.
The minister said herdsmen coming into the country via land borders could not be checked because of the ECOWAS Protocol.
“Did you hear anything from us? If there’s anything, we will get back to you. Mr. Yerima, a brigadier-general, told Peoples Gazette.
