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Senators Link Rising Insecurity to 2027 Elections

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Many Nigerian senators have expressed concern over the rise in Boko Haram attacks and banditry, with some linking the violence to early preparations for the 2027 general elections.

Lawmakers spoke out during Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau’s senate motion, calling on the government to investigate if the rise in violence is because of politics.

Senator Sunday Karimi pointed out that the security situation today is similar to what took place before the 2015 election. He said, “Kidnappings and violence have increased recently, especially in my senatorial district, where armed groups have abducted dozens of people in the past few weeks.”

The Borno State Governor spoke recently and Karimi pointed out that some members of the military might be collaborating with the insurgents. He asked the Senate to back the investigations by President Bola Tinubu’s newly selected national security committee into the main causes of the unrest.

Goje demands a comprehensive inquiry across the nation about the rising insecurity

Senator Danjuma Goje (APC, Gombe Central) agreed with Karimi and mentioned the violent events in Karim Lamido and Alkaleri, Bauchi State.

“Be aware this book suddenly shot to fame, even though it repeated ideas discussed years ago. So why are we seeing a new wave of violence now?” Goje asked. He directed security services to examine whether political motives ahead of 2027 are fueling the attacks.

Senate president asks for strong action and hope against rising insecurity

Godswill Akpabio expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives, recalling an incident where over 70 people died. “We must ensure that such tragedies never happen again,” he said.

He asked the security agencies to dispatch more officers and improve surveillance in the borders of Taraba, Plateau and Bauchi states.

Action by the state and emergency relief is suggested

Senators urged both NEMA and the North-East Development Commission to quickly assist the communities hit by the floods. Besides, officials on the state and local levels were urged to do more to prevent rising insecurity.

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