By Paul Effiong, Abuja
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajuddeen Abbas has decried the rising security challenges in the country.
This was contained in his plenary resumption address presented yesterday at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja
Welcoming lawmakers from their recess, the speaker lamented that there were several positive steps made by the federal government to tackle insecurity within and around Nigeria.
He informed with regret that Nigeria is still struggling with different challenges which include kidnapping, terrorism, flood disaster, high cost of living among others.
“Nigeria had witnessed major political, economic and security developments,” he explained.
Abbas also stated that security challenges remain a significant concern to all, particularly in the northern part of the country.
The speaker, however, commended the military for the progress made so far in keeping the country safe and secured.
“Substantial progress has been made in combating insurgency, with military operations successfully neutralising over 150 terrorists and major bandit kingpins, according to recent reports from the armed forces.
“We cannot ignore the devastating security incidents that have afflicted various communities in recent months. From the Boko Haram attacks in Gamborou-Ngala, Borno State, to the tragic massacre of innocent people in Ndun village, Tangur District in Plateau State, and the heart-wrenching killings in Maigora, Katsina State,” he said.
The speaker also listed some ugly incidents that Nigeria is currently battling with such as “the violence in One-Man Village, Nasarawa State, attacks in Sabon Tasha, Kaduna State, Guma in Benue State, brutal killing of the District Head of Gobir by kidnappers, abduction of healthcare workers and patients in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State and the multiple raids in Anka and Shinkafi in Zamfara,” just as he expressed sympathy with the families of the victims and communities that have been facing such tragic occurrences.
