The House of Representatives on Tuesday summoned the nation’s service chiefs and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, to appear before Parliament over the worsening security situation across the country.
The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Hon. Sulaiman Gumi, who represents the Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, during plenary on Tuesday.
While presenting the motion, Gumi expressed concern over the escalating wave of insecurity in several parts of the country, particularly the persistent attacks by bandits, terrorists, and other criminal elements.
The lawmaker noted that despite ongoing military operations and security interventions, incidents of killings, kidnappings, and destruction of property have continued unabated, leaving many communities vulnerable and forcing residents to flee their homes.
Members of the House highlighted the need for security agencies to provide a comprehensive briefing on the current security challenges facing the country, as well as the measures being implemented to address the situation.
Following deliberations, the lawmakers resolved to invite the Chief of Defence Staff, the Chief of Army Staff, the Chief of Naval Staff, the Chief of Air Staff, and the National Security Adviser to appear before the House and provide detailed explanations on efforts being made to tackle insecurity nationwide.
The House stressed the importance of enhanced coordination among security agencies and urged the authorities to intensify operations aimed at protecting lives and property across the country.
Following this, the House asked President Bola Tinubu to immediately deploy forest guards nationwide to replicate the intervention in Oyo State following the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Ogbomoso.
The victims were kidnapped on May 15 after gunmen attacked Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota; Community Grammar School, Esiele; and LA Primary School in Ogbomoso, all located in Oriire Local Government Area.
Nigeria continues to grapple with multiple security challenges, including banditry, terrorism, kidnapping for ransom, and communal conflicts in various regions.
The latest summons comes amid growing public concern over the increasing spate of attacks and calls from some stakeholders for a review of the country’s security architecture. There have also been calls on President to reshuffle the security leadership in a bid to strengthen the fight against insecurity.
