Nigeria’s Senate has issued a strong call for the immediate recruitment of at least 100,000 additional military personnelto boost the fight against rising insecurity across several regions of the country. The lawmakers say the current security pressure demands a massive expansion of manpower to protect communities, secure schools, and restore public confidence.
The lawmakers explained that the country’s security challenges have stretched existing forces beyond capacity, making a large-scale recruitment not just necessary but urgent. They noted that ramping up military personnel would improve response time, strengthen operations in vulnerable areas, and support ongoing missions nationwide.
In a related move, the Senate agreed to establish a new ad-hoc committee to assess the funding, spending pattern, and overall effectiveness of the Safe School Programme. This step aims to ensure accountability and evaluate whether allocated resources have truly improved school safety across the country.
The resolutions followed discussions on the recent kidnapping of 25 students from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State. Lawmakers condemned the attack, describing it as another tragic reminder of the need to secure learning environments, especially in rural and high-risk communities. They expressed heartfelt sympathy to the affected families and urged security agencies to intensify rescue efforts.
The Senate also mourned the killing of Brigadier General Uba and several military personnel in Borno State, acknowledging their sacrifice and reaffirming the need for stronger support systems for frontline officers.
According to the lawmakers, bold decisions, increased manpower, and improved oversight are essential steps in reversing the growing threats and restoring national stability. They further stressed that addressing insecurity must remain a top national priority to safeguard citizens, schools, and economic activities.
This renewed push for large-scale recruitment and stronger institutional oversight signals a new phase in Nigeria’s security approach, as the Senate insists that the country cannot afford to delay meaningful action.
