A member of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, has declared that Nigeria’s worsening insecurity is “horrific” and “not good enough,” despite efforts by the Federal Government and security agencies, urging the National Assembly to consider drastic measures, including a possible legislative emergency.
Speaking during plenary presided over by the Speaker of the
House, Abbas Tajudeen, Doguwa, who represents Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal
Constituency of Kano State, stressed that he was speaking “as a proud member of
the APC” and not from an opposition standpoint.
“I am not an opposition. I am a member of the APC, the
ruling party, and by extension a member of this government,” he said. “But I
will speak as an APC member with a particular concern.”
The lawmaker acknowledged the briefings presented by
committee chairmen on security but insisted that the current performance of
security institutions falls short of public expectations.
“Yes, the government is doing its best. The security
agencies are doing their best,” Doguwa said. “But with every sense of
responsibility and without fear of equivocation, their best is not good enough.
The security situation in Nigeria today is horrific. It is tragic. It is
devastating, especially in the North.”
According to him, communities across the country are gripped
with fear, tension and desperation as killings, kidnappings and banditry
persist.
“The fundamental responsibility of any government is the
security of lives and property. What we have today is like failed security,” he
said. “Nigeria is operating under what looks like a war against humanity.”
Doguwa warned that the crisis transcends religion, ethnicity
and party affiliation, describing it as “a calculated attempt to demoralise the
Nigerian state.
“It is not religious. It is not political. It has no party
or tribal coloration. It is a collective national challenge,” he stated.
He also cautioned that the insecurity could undermine future
political processes, particularly as the country approaches the 2027 general
elections.
“As we approach 2027, how do we expect peaceful elections
when communities are engulfed in banditry and kidnappings? Farmers cannot go to
farm. Traders cannot go to the market. Worshippers cannot go to mosques or
churches. Then what are we legislating for?” he queried.
The lawmaker urged the House to go beyond motions and
debates and intensify its oversight functions. He suggested that the
legislature could consider suspending regular activities to focus squarely on
the security crisis.
“We can even declare a legislative emergency. Close the
House if necessary. Who are we legislating for when the country is running in
blood and tears?” he said.
Doguwa further called on lawmakers to take proactive roles
in their constituencies by strengthening local vigilante groups and civil
security structures.
“We should go back to our constituencies and reorganise
vigilante groups. We must take charge of civil efforts to salvage and protect
our country,” he said.
Highlighting the situation in his constituency, he said
parts of southern Kano, particularly around the Polgore area, have witnessed
rising kidnappings and banditry.
“What used to be a tourist attraction has now become like an
extension of Sambisa Forest. Kidnappings have become a daily occurrence, like a
prescribed drug taken morning, afternoon and night,” he lamented.
Despite his strong criticism, Doguwa reaffirmed his loyalty
to the ruling party and President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
“I have not lost hope in the Renewed Hope agenda. I remain a
proud member of the APC,” he said.
The debate on security formed part of broader deliberations
by the House on the state of insecurity across the country, with lawmakers
across party lines calling for more decisive action to protect lives and
property.
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