Boko Haram has declared war on Nigeria'- Senate President, David Mark

...and what is Nigeria going to do about it? Nigerian Senate President
David Mark says recent attacks by Boko Haram members is a clear
indication that the sect group has declared war on Nigeria. Mark said
this at the senate's plenary session yesterday.
"Clearly, Boko haram has declared war on this country and we must
fight this war with all the resources at our disposal. There is no
half measure in it. Its not a matter of state of emergency anymore, It
is a total war and we must bring all our war resources to bare on Boko
Haram" he said.
In a related development, the Senate committee on Defence has summoned
the Security Chiefs over the security challenges being faced in the
North. They are expected to give inventory of weaponry at their
disposal when they appear