Lawmakers call for urgent action against banditry and kidnappings
The House of Representatives has urged Bola Tinubu to deploy a more aggressive security strategy to tackle the rising cases of banditry and kidnappings across Nigeria. The call was made after a motion by Ibe Osonwa, who highlighted the worsening insecurity affecting schools, places of worship, and communities nationwide. Lawmakers expressed concern over the impact on education, economic activities, and the safety of citizens. They emphasized the need for immediate executive intervention to restore public confidence and protect lives and property.
What we know
- The House of Representatives called on Bola Tinubu to take decisive action against bandits and kidnappers.
- Ibe Osonwa moved a motion stressing the surge in attacks on schools and places of worship, leading to mass abductions and disruptions in education.
- Lawmakers warned that the government’s current security response is insufficient and largely reactive.
- The House demanded an urgent, comprehensive security strategy and threatened that service chiefs should resign if the situation does not improve.
- Committees on Defence, National Security and Intelligence, and Army were directed to intensify oversight and report back for further legislative action.
