Insecurity: Tinubu Should Hold Security Chiefs Responsible For Negligence, Rep Member Blows Hot
- Says Nigerians May Soon Revolt If Right Action Is Not Taken
A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yusuf Gagdi, has raised alarm over the worsening state of insecurity in Nigeria, urging President Bola Tinubu to hold security chiefs accountable for their negligence in securing the lives of common Nigerians.
Gagdi, who represents Pankshin/Kanke/Kanam Federal Constituency of Plateau State and visibly distraught by the situation, warned that Nigerians might soon rise against their leaders if decisive action is not taken to arrest the situation.
Addressing the Speaker of the House during plenary, Gagdi lamented the unchecked attacks on military formations by insurgents, especially in Borno State, describing the situation as terrifying.
He disclosed that critical military assets meant to safeguard the country were being captured by terrorists.
The lawmaker called out the government’s failure in dealing with what he described as systemic failure and demanded accountability.
“Mr Speaker, you will only understand the heaviness of the content of this motion if we are privileged to see the picture of what Boko Haram did to Giwa barracks and other attacks within military formations in Borno State.
“The pictures I saw… I’m scared. I’m scared whether the safety of the Nigerian civilian within the Nigerian territorial land can be guaranteed.
“Mr Speaker, we budgeted for money, arms and ammunition, tanks numbering more than 40, including other platforms that belong to the Nigerian military… have been taken away, worth trillions of naira, by Boko Haram.
“Mr President must hold Nigerian military strategic commandants and other heads of security agencies accountable for negligence of their responsibility,” he declared.
While acknowledging the sacrifices of security personnel, Gagdi stressed that patriotism should not come without accountability.
He further decried the attitude of some government officials who downplay the severity of insecurity when governors raise genuine concerns.
“In as much as we appreciate the security agencies for putting their lives at the frontline, we must hold somebody accountable that taxpayers’ money used to buy guns, used to buy other platforms for Nigeria military to fight, will be compromised and be donated like free of charge to the enemies of this nation.
“When the governor is crying, other representatives of government are fast to release statements undermining the supremacy of the chief security officer of the state whereas Nigerians are being killed. This is unacceptable,” he added.
Warning of possible civil unrest, Gagdi stated, “Mr Speaker, we must stand up and find a way of bringing this issue of insecurity to order, otherwise you and I are not safe. A time will come, if action is not taken, that Nigerians will take their destinies in their own hands.”
He called for more than routine resolutions, emphasizing the need for assertive legislative action.
“The everyday resolution that we pass is not enough. If it means facing agencies of government as a National Assembly to ensure that publicly we bring them to account, we have to do that.”
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