Abuja, Nigeria — November 18, 2025
By Bilkis Abdulraheem Lawal
The Nigerian Senate has called for the urgent recruitment of at least 100,000 additional security personnel into the Armed Forces as part of sweeping measures to combat escalating insecurity across the country.
The resolution was reached during Tuesday’s plenary session, following a motion addressing the recent abduction of 25 students from Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State. The Senate strongly condemned the attack and expressed deep sympathy for the families of the victims.
In addition to boosting military manpower, the Senate also agreed to establish an ad hoc committee to investigate the funding, utilisation, and overall effectiveness of the Safe School Programme, an initiative aimed at preventing attacks on educational institutions.
Lawmakers further extended their condolences to the families of Brigadier General Uba and other military personnel who were recently killed in Borno State, describing their deaths as a grievous loss to the nation.
The Senate reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the security agencies and called for renewed efforts to restore peace and ensure the safety of citizens, particularly in schools and conflict-prone areas.
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