ABUJA — Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Ado Doguwa, has said Nigerians should be allowed to bear arms in self-defense considering the deteriorating security situation in the country.
The All Progressive Congress (APC) member who is representing Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency of Kano State made this suggestion during the plenary on Thursday, March 31 when the House was debating the aftermath of the terrorist attack on a train filled with passengers in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State.
Doguwa, who was moved to tears by the tragic incident, decried the deteriorating security situation across the country, and admitted that security agencies have failed in their tasks to protect the lives and property of Nigerians.
He said Nigerians should not be left at the mercy of terrorists who kill and maim citizens for no just reason.
Another lawmaker, Honourable Aminu Suleiman who is also a member of the APC condemned the ineptitude being portrayed by security agencies in tackling the insecurity.
He drew the attention of the House to a group of young boys in Kano State called Suka, which he says are budding and could grow into another security threat.
Suleiman questioned the effectiveness of the House regarding the resolutions passed on security-related matters and urged the lawmakers to embark on a strike until the security situation is handled, stressing that President Muhammadu Buhari as Commander-in-Chief should live up to his responsibilities and guarantee the security of lives and property.
In his contribution, Honourable Ahmed Jaha who is representing Chibok, Damboa and Gwoza Federal Constituency, lamented that a member of the House wrote a commendation letter to one of the Service Chiefs.
Jaha said he is pained by it and threatened to deal with the member eventually. However, Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila prevailed on him to withdraw the statement.
The lawmakers also questioned the capability of the National Security Adviser, who has remained in the position since 2015, unchanged.
Speaking, Honourable Dachung Bagos asked that the house suspend releases to security agencies until they can account for all the funds released so far.
In honour of those who have died in the past week due to banditry and terrorism, the lawmakers made special prayers and the House was adjourned.
Ezinwanne Onwuka, senior staff reporter and columnist with WAP is a Nigerian-based writer and content developer. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Her interests include reading, writing, researching and graphic designing.
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