Senate president Ahmad Lawan says the security situation in
some parts of the country is deteriorating, but the military has done “a good
job” in trying to fix it.
Lawan made the comments after Istifanus Gyang, senator
representing Plateau north, drew the attention of the senate to some attacks by
bandits in some communities in Plateau.
In a personal explanation to his colleagues on Wednesday,
Gyang lamented that the bandits have become so emboldened that they give
notices before attacking their targets.
But Lawan blamed the worsening security situation on the
lack of resources.
“Let me remark here
that the security agencies should ensure that we maintain security in areas
that appear to be flashpoints,” the senate president said.
“I agree with you recently that the security situation in
some parts of the country has started to deteriorate.
“But I think the military has done a very good job in
improving security across the country and we commend them for doing so much
with insufficient resources.
“At all times, our
focus must be on providing security and improving the welfare of the citizens
of Nigeria. I also commend you for bringing this information on what is
happening in your senatorial district to the senate.”
Thereafter, the senate observed a one-minute silence in
honour of all those that were killed in the attacks.
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