…Amid allegations of diversion of funds by Service Chiefs
The escalating security situation across Nigeria topped agenda at the National Assembly yesterday, as the lawmakers expressed shock over the heinous suicide bombing attacks that took place in Gwoza town, Borno State on Saturday.
At the red chamber, debates at the plenary were on for several hours, with the lawmakers declaring that the country was on fire because its security system had collapsed. The lawmakers blamed the recent suicide bombings in Gwoza town in Borno State on failure of intelligence on the part of security forces.
These were sequel to a Motion moved by Senator Ali Ndume on the suicide attack in Gwoza, Borno State by Boko Haram insurgents.
in which he called on the military to double its efforts and appreciated their efforts and how they’ve reduced cases of terrorism in the State.
The lawmakers during yesterday’s plenary decried that the recent loss of lives recorded in Borno was worrisome.
Lampooning the Security Chiefs on the worsening state of insecurity in the country, lawmakers said that the situation has become so bad and so shameful, calling on the Federal Government to task its military to re-think its conventional methods in fighting insurgency and other crimes by deploying modern technology and scientific tactics
Meanwhile, angered by the pathetic situation, Former Governor of Edo State, Sen. Adams Oshiomhole, made allegations of diversion of funds by former service chiefs, as he made his contribution.
Senators rejected the prayer seeking to stop Service Chiefs from diverting funds meant for purchasing security equipment to building Universities and purchasing yachts when put to voice vote by President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio
After deliberations on the motion, Akpabio expressed condolences to the victims, Government and people of Borno State over tragic suicide attacks in Gwoza.
The Senate however directed the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to, as a matter of national emergency, provide relief materials and medical support to the victims.
