The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to urgently deploy troops to troubled communities in Borno State following recent Boko Haram attacks that have resulted in loss of lives, destruction of property, and mass displacement.
This resolution was passed on Tuesday after the House adopted a motion of urgent public importance moved by Hon. Midala Balami, representing Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency.
Call for Immediate Military Intervention
Hon. Balami decried the worsening security situation in the region and urged immediate military intervention to protect residents and restore normalcy. He highlighted the recent attack on Jibwuwhi and Yarkawa communities in Hawul Local Government Area, where Boko Haram insurgents killed residents, destroyed homes, and displaced many families.
Despite ongoing security operations, Balami expressed concern that violent attacks continue unabated, leading to economic devastation and a worsening humanitarian crisis.
“The House is alarmed that, despite the scale of the attack, the response in terms of security reinforcement and relief support has been inadequate. This has left the affected people in desperate need of assistance.”
House Resolutions
Following the adoption of the motion, the House resolved as follows:
1. Immediate Deployment of Security Forces
The House called on the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, and other security agencies to urgently reinforce security operations in Jibwuwhi, Yarkawa, and other vulnerable communities to prevent further attacks.
2. Humanitarian Assistance for Affected Communities
The House urged the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation and National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), to coordinate with the Borno State Government to provide food, medical aid, and psychosocial support to affected victims.
3. Investigation into Security Lapses
The House directed its Committees on Army, National Security and Intelligence, and Humanitarian Affairs to investigate the security lapses that led to the attack and oversee the implementation of security reinforcements and humanitarian aid delivery.
4. Strengthening Counter-Terrorism Efforts
The House urged the Federal Government to enhance intelligence gathering and improve collaboration between security agencies and local vigilante groups to prevent further insurgent activities in Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency.
Growing Concerns Over National Security
Lawmakers warned that continued terrorist attacks in Borno State pose a grave threat to national security and could derail efforts to restore peace, stability, and development in the North East. They emphasized that swift and decisive action is needed to prevent further displacement and loss of lives.
The call for urgent military action and humanitarian support underscores the dire security situation in Borno State, with lawmakers pressing for immedia
te intervention to safeguard affected communities.
