Houe of Reps summon service chiefs over rising insecurity

The House of Representatives has passed a resolution to summon the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, service chiefs, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, and the Director-General of the State Security Service (DSS), Adeola Ajayi, to appear before it to outline details of funds released to the security agencies in the last six months.

Others summoned include the Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele, and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Mohammed Mohammed.

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 k!llings, k!dnappings, 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 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.