Reps Demand Resignation of Service Chiefs Over Insecurity

On Tuesday, during a plenary session, the House of Representatives in Nigeria passed a motion urging the service chiefs to resign if they cannot effectively combat the rising insecurity, including banditry and kidnappings. The motion, introduced by Rep.

Ib Osonwa representing Arochukwu/Ohafia in Abia State, highlighted the urgent need for a comprehensive security strategy to dismantle bandit strongholds and ensure the safety of schools and places of worship. Osonwa reminded the federal government of its constitutional responsibility to protect citizens, citing Section 14(2)(b) of the 1999 Constitution, which mandates the security and welfare of the people as the primary purpose of government.

The lawmakers expressed concern over the increasing trend of attacks on schools, which has disrupted education and traumatized families. They condemned the ongoing mass abductions and called for immediate action from President Bola Tinubu and the Chief of Army Staff to restore public confidence in the government's ability to ensure safety.