The House of Representatives has resolved to meet with President Bola Tinubu to find urgent solutions to the worsening insecurity in the country.
This decision follows the adoption of a motion on urgent public importance, presented on the House floor by Abdullahi Dabai, representing Bakori/Danja Federal Constituency in Katsina State.
Dabai highlighted the dire situation in his constituency, where residents live in constant fear due to relentless bandit attacks.
He recounted recent incidents, including the tragic killing of eight people and theft of livestock in Bakori, and the abduction of two brothers of a state assembly member during the Sallah celebration.
In the debate, Ahmad Jaha, representing Damboa/Gwoza/Chibok Federal Constituency in Borno State, suggested that the Federal Government engage foreign mercenaries to combat insurgents like Boko Haram, noting that more advanced nations also use external forces for security purposes.
However, this proposal faced opposition from Abbas Adigun of Ibadan North-East/Ibadan South-East, Oyo State, who advocated for the re-engagement of young military officers retired during the previous administration, asserting their capability to handle the security challenges.
Following the adoption of Dabai’s motion, the House resolved to meet with President Tinubu to find viable solutions to the country’s security challenges.
The lawmakers also urged police authorities to allocate funds for repairing damaged security assets nationwide.
