The House of Representatives has summoned top security and government officials, including the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, and finance authorities to explain the continued deterioration of security across the country despite substantial allocations to the defence sector.

The lawmakers are demanding a detailed account of funds released to the Ministry of Defence within the last six months and an explanation for the apparent lack of corresponding improvements in national security. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Rep. Sulaiman Gumi during plenary.

Presenting the motion, Gumi lamented the escalating wave of banditry and kidnappings in Zamfara and other North-West states. He cited recent attacks that reportedly claimed dozens of lives and led to multiple abductions, including students and lecturers, describing the situation as a growing humanitarian crisis.

The House also expressed concern over the spread of insecurity to other states in the region, warning that persistent attacks continue to threaten lives, livelihoods and economic activities.

The summons comes amid increasing pressure on security agencies to deliver measurable results against banditry, terrorism and kidnapping. Lawmakers urged the Federal Government to adopt a more robust security strategy while intensifying oversight of defence spending to ensure accountability and effectiveness in addressing the nation’s security challenges.

The relevant House committees are expected to engage the summoned officials and present their findings to the chamber in the coming weeks. Visit www.jocomms.com for more news.