Nigerian Senate Urges Tinubu to Recruit 100,000 Troops Amid Security Concerns

The Nigerian Senate has called on Bola Tinubu to recruit 100,000 new troops to address the worsening security situation. This follows a probe into the Safe School funds after the recent Kebbi attack.

Senators expressed alarm over the high level of insecurity, with concerns about school vulnerabilities. Various senators highlighted the urgent need for decisive national action to combat the existential security threat.

The Senate also criticized state governors for failing to adequately respond to security challenges within their states.