…Pushes for Special Court to Try Terrorism and Kidnapping Cases
The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to publicly identify and prosecute financiers of terrorism and banditry in Nigeria, amid rising insecurity and the frequent abduction of schoolchildren across the country.
The resolution was adopted on Wednesday during plenary following the presentation of a report on last week’s security debate.
Lawmakers emphasised the need for accountability in tackling violent crime.
“That financiers of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping be publicly named, sanctioned and prosecuted,” the report reads.
The House urged that prosecutions related to terrorism be conducted in an “open, expeditious and transparent” manner to restore public confidence in the justice system.
In addition, legislators recommended the establishment of a special court dedicated to handling cases of terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping.
Lawmakers also called for stricter enforcement of penalties for arms trafficking and illegal possession of weapons.
They proposed the creation of a Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation Commission to address extremist, communal, and religiously motivated violence.
According to the House, more than 40 security-related recommendations arising from the debate will be forwarded to the Senate for concurrence before being transmitted to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, security agencies, state governments, and other relevant institutions for implementation.
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