Nigeria's House of Representatives Demands Resignation of Service Chiefs Amid Rising Insecurity
Breaking: Nigeria's Chief of Defence Staff, others told to resign, see condition

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The House of Representatives in Nigeria has called for the resignation of service chiefs, including Chief of Defence Staff General Olufemi Oluyede, if insecurity continues. Lawmakers urged President Bola Tinubu to implement a robust security strategy to address banditry and terrorism, citing the adverse economic impact of ongoing violence.
- 01The House of Representatives has urged the resignation of service chiefs if insecurity persists in Nigeria.
- 02Federal lawmakers called for a comprehensive security strategy from President Bola Tinubu's administration.
- 03Concerns were raised about the economic impact of insecurity, with many businesses shutting down and communities being abandoned.
- 04The House has summoned the national security adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to address escalating security issues.
- 05Legislators condemned the ongoing banditry and mass abductions affecting schools and vulnerable communities.
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The House of Representatives in Nigeria has urged the service chiefs appointed by President Bola Tinubu to resign if the current insecurity persists and public trust in government efforts is not restored within a defined timeframe. This demand was made during a session led by Rep. Ibe Osonwa, who highlighted the urgent need for a robust security strategy to combat rising banditry, terrorism, and kidnappings. The service chiefs include General Olufemi Oluyede, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, Vice Admiral Idi Abbas, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, and Lieutenant General Emmanuel Undiendeye. The lawmakers expressed deep concern over the economic ramifications of insecurity, noting that many businesses have closed and farming communities have been abandoned. In response to the escalating violence, the House has summoned the national security adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, to provide insights into the government's security plans. Additionally, they called for the deployment of forest guards nationwide to replicate successful interventions in specific regions, particularly after recent abductions of schoolchildren in Ogbomoso.
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The ongoing insecurity has led to significant economic downturns, with businesses closing and communities being abandoned.
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