The house of representatives has condemned the suicide bomb attacks in Borno state.
The lower legislative chamber was reacting to the attacks during Tuesday’s plenary after the adoption of a motion of public importance sponsored by Ahmadu Jaha, a lawmaker representing the Damboa/Gwoza/Chibok federal constituency of Borno.Another bomber, who disguised herself as a mourner, also detonated an explosive as residents were preparing for the burial of those killed in the first attack.
“It is high time we came up with a resolution. I think more than 50 percent of the resolutions of the 10th assembly are security-related.“So, let’s find the culprit. We have our committees that are living up to expectations. They can look at those who have not done what is expected of them, and somebody should be held responsible.”
In his contribution to the debate, Balaji Benson from Lagos said the house committee on constitutional amendments must prioritise state police.The lawmaker said the number of police officers in the force is not enough to do the job. Yusuf Gagdi from Plateau said the security-related committees must meet the expectations of the parliament by holding the agencies they oversee accountable for their actions, ensuring the breakdown of law and order is addressed.Gagdi said the committees should neither befriend nor antagonise security agencies but hold them to account.
The motion was unanimously adopted after a voice vote by Ben Kalu, the deputy speaker, who presided over the house.After the resolution, the house said, “terrorism has no place in our society, and we are committed to taking all necessary measures to protect the lives and security of our citizens”.
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