The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to urgently deploy additional security personnel to communities in Borno and Kaduna states following renewed attacks by bandits.
The resolution was reached during Thursday’s plenary after lawmakers considered motions of urgent public importance raised by representatives from the affected constituencies.
Raising the alarm, a lawmaker from Borno State, Midala Balami, decried the persistent attacks in communities within Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency, describing the situation as worsening.
“We are deeply concerned about the recent abduction of about 20 people along the Biu–Buratai–Damaturu road, including women and children,” he said.
“These attacks have led to loss of lives, displacement of families, and destruction of homes and livelihoods.”
He added that the continued violence has created fear and disrupted economic activities in the area, noting that security responses have not been sufficient to prevent recurring incidents.
Balami, however, commended Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, for supporting local vigilante groups and security operations, saying the efforts have strengthened the fight against insurgency.
Following deliberations, the House urged the Federal Government to deploy adequate military and paramilitary personnel to affected communities, including Mussa Ward, Leho, Pubagu, Kwajaffa, and Harang, among others.
Lawmakers also called on the Chief of Defence Staff and other security heads to intensify surveillance and establish permanent security outposts in the affected areas.
In addition, the House appealed to the National Emergency Management Agency and other relevant agencies to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to victims of the attacks.
In a related development, a lawmaker from Kaduna State, Gabriel Zock, highlighted similar security challenges in Kachia and Kagarko areas, where he said communities have suffered repeated attacks.
“Over 20 to 30 people have been killed in recent coordinated attacks, while hundreds have been abducted between late 2025 and early 2026,” he said. “In some cases, bandits operated for hours without any immediate security response.”
Zock cited a recent attack on Kahir community in March, which reportedly left 13 people dead, several others injured, and dozens abducted.
He warned that many communities are being deserted due to fear, with economic activities severely affected, worsening poverty and food insecurity in the area.
Despite efforts by security agencies, he noted that the scale and frequency of attacks suggest that current measures are inadequate.
The House subsequently called for immediate deployment of more security personnel and resources to Kaduna communities, as well as the establishment of additional forward operating bases and rapid response units.
It also mandated relevant committees on defence, national security, police affairs, and the army to assess the situation and report back within two weeks.
