Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 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.
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