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The House of Representatives has issued a sharp anniversary to the federal government, warning that continuous latitude in unsafe conditions that worsen in the country can trigger a popular rebellion.
The warning took place during the emotional -charged plenary session on Tuesday, where members of parliament from areas hit by violence illustrates a gloomy picture of the situation on the ground.
Triggering debate is an urgent publication of public interest appointed by Rep. Ahmed Satomi about the new fire incident at the Giwa Barracks warehouse in Maiduguri, and an increase in militant attacks on military bases in Borno and Yobe states.
Discussions immediately increased to a general criticism of the government underliest and concerns over the consequences of ignoring national security.
Representative of Yusuf Gagdi (APC, Plateau) condemned the ignorance of several officials and warned that elected representatives could be the target of public anger if the action was not taken.
“When the Governor cried and someone in the comfort of his zone said that the governor increased unnecessary alarm, we were a bastard. Nigeria was killed. This was unacceptable. Until the true thing was done by us here, until the government would not be attacked by you, but no one was attacked by people who could not be attacked by people who could not be attacked by people who could not be attacked by people who could not be attacked. themselves. “
Rep. Ahmed Jaha (APC, Borno) gave a terrible account about the activities of the new Boko Haram New -News in his constituent area:
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“10 farmers were slaughtered in Pulka; 14 in Chibok, and military officers in Izge and Kampu. In Wijiboko, Boko Haram uses weapons drones. Supervision.”
Jaha, who said he was just visiting the affected community, describing his terrible consequences:
“In my electoral area in Pulka, 10 farmers went to find what we call ‘saws.’ They were slaughtered by members of Boko Haram and five were still missing, while three people were sick in the hospital.
“In Kampung, I lost two people and one military officer. This will be recorded. They (Boko Haram) use armed drones, armed drones, which are not used by Nigerian soldiers. In other words, they are more sophisticated and advanced or advanced than the Nigerian army. Boko Haram is worse than what we have in the past.
Representative of Zainab Gimba (APC, Borno) confirmed the sophistication that developed from rebels and foreign involvement: “In my electoral area, 20 soldiers were killed in the ambush of Boko Haram at the Multinational Power Base. Commander told me that among the rebels there were some white men; there were foreign influences here.”
He criticized the location of military facilities in urban areas, referring to the Giwa barracks: “These formations must be outside the city center. Our lives should not be politicized.”
Rep. Shettima Ali (APC, Yobe) urged the DPR to consider laws that empower citizens to defend themselves: “Let this house make laws that allow our people to protect themselves. Security forces are not enough and do not know the terrain.
“As said by Jaha, our security personnel are inadequate, they do not know the field of our community, even though they try their best,” Ali was handed over.
Representative of Babajimi Benson (APC, Lagos) expressed concern over the inefficiencies of the expenditure of large -safety and the government: “The presidency has spent so much to the military without commensurate results. We need drastic steps.”
In response, the house decided to:
* Investigate the causes of the Giwa Barak arms warehouse shot;
* Review security steps in military installations;
* Urge the federal government to strengthen operations in Borno and Yobe;
* Provide compensation to the affected soldier families;
* Mandate of the Army Committee, National Defense and Security to report findings within a few weeks.
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