The House of Representatives has called for immediate action to be taken to provide aid to communities in Borno State that have been attacked by Boko Haram insurgents. The lawmakers urged the federal government to deploy security personnel to the area and provide humanitarian assistance to the affected residents.
The call was made after a motion of urgent public importance was moved by Hon. Midala Usman Balami, representing the Hawul Federal Constituency of Borno State. Balami decried the increasing attacks on communities in his constituency, which have resulted in loss of lives, destruction of property, and mass displacement of residents.
The lawmakers noted that despite ongoing security interventions, the communities remain vulnerable to repeated assaults by the insurgents. They warned that failure to act swiftly could lead to further displacement, deepen the humanitarian crisis, and embolden the insurgents to launch more attacks.
The House urged the Nigerian Army, Nigeria Police Force, and other relevant security agencies to deploy personnel immediately and reinforce security in the area to prevent future attacks. They also called on the federal government, through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and the Borno State Government, to urgently provide relief materials to the displaced victims.
The lawmakers further mandated its Committees on Army, National Security and Intelligence, and Humanitarian Affairs to investigate security lapses that led to the attack, monitor the implementation of security reinforcements, and ensure the prompt delivery of humanitarian assistance.
The representatives also urged the federal government to strengthen counterterrorism strategies in Borno State, enhance intelligence gathering, and improve collaboration between security agencies and local vigilante groups to prevent further insurgent activities.
