The Senate has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the release of 46 pupils, students and teachers abducted during a recent attack on schools in Oyo State.
The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, who raised concerns over the growing threat of kidnappings and attacks on educational institutions across the country.
During deliberations, lawmakers expressed concern over the recurring incidents of banditry, terrorism and school abductions, urging authorities to take immediate action to rescue the victims and prevent further attacks.
A proposal by Senator Adams Oshiomhole seeking an audit of military spending and a review of security-related resolutions previously passed by the National Assembly, however, failed to gain support on the Senate floor.
Oshiomhole argued that lawmakers needed to assess how funds allocated to defence and security agencies were being utilised amid persistent insecurity across the country. He maintained that greater oversight was necessary to determine whether military resources were being effectively deployed.
The former Edo State governor also recalled a previous school abduction in Kebbi State, alleging that military personnel had been withdrawn from the area before the attack. He noted that a Senate resolution directing military authorities to identify the officer responsible for the withdrawal had yet to be implemented.
Other senators echoed concerns over insecurity and called for stronger accountability from security agencies. They urged the Federal Government to ensure that security resources translate into improved protection for citizens.
The Senate further called on the Federal Government to strengthen and expand the Safe Schools Initiative through enhanced surveillance, intelligence gathering and increased security deployment around vulnerable schools and communities nationwide.
Lawmakers also urged state governments to complement federal security efforts by investing in local security measures aimed at protecting lives and property.
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