Reps Summon NSA Over Rising Insecurity and Defense Spending

The House of Representatives of Nigeria has summoned National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu and ministers, including Gen. Christoph Musa and Taiwo Oyeleke, to address concerns regarding defense spending and the rising insecurity in the country.

This decision follows a motion presented by Sulaiman Gumi, a member representing Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency in Zamfara State, during a plenary session on Tuesday. Lawmakers lamented the deteriorating security situation in Zamfara and the broader northwest region, citing a recent spike in kidnappings and violent attacks.

They referenced incidents such as the killing of 93 people by bandits in June 2026 and the abduction of students and lecturers from a polytechnic in the state. The lawmakers emphasized the need for legislative action, including the establishment of state police, to combat the escalating violence and improve security nationwide.

They also discussed the challenges posed by cashless policies in ransom payments and urged the federal government to reconsider these policies.