A member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yusuf Adamu Gadgi, has called for urgent and coordinated action to tackle the rising insecurity in Nigeria, warning that the nation cannot afford to normalise violence and kidnappings.
During a plenary session on Tuesday, Gadgi highlighted that in recent days, Nigeria has experienced attacks so severe that they should alarm every member of the chamber.
“On 17th November 2025, armed bandits attacked Government Girls’ Comprehensive College, killing a vice-principal and kidnapping students. This is not an isolated incident. Across the country, from Kebbi to Niger, Zamfara, and beyond, over 145 abductions have occurred recently.
“Our soldiers, like General Musa Uba, are also under severe threat on the front lines. From attacks in Kwara to church and mining site incidents, to violent mobs in Edo State, it is clear that urgent action is needed. The crisis spans multiple regions: banditry, mass kidnapping, extortion, and rural terrorism in the northwest and north-central; Boko Haram and ISWAP in the northeast; and maritime crimes such as oil theft in the south-south. We must ask ourselves, what is going wrong?”
Gadgi urged that the House confront insecurity directly, reject treating it as normal.
“We must face insecurity head-on and refuse to normalise the abnormality and demand a sustained, measurable, and accountable response from the executive branch of government.
“History will judge us if we fail to act decisively to protect our citizens, our schools, and our vulnerable communities.”
The lawmaker proposed concrete measures to strengthen security and protect citizens.
He urged the House and the Senate to pass joint resolutions that compel security agencies to develop operational plans and ensure accountability.
He also stressed the need for a dedicated family liaison and trauma unit to support victims.
“Social media is aggravating the trauma of kidnapped children’s families. Families do not have access to timely and accurate information. Instead, they are exposed to unverified reports circulating online, which worsens their suffering.”
He further called for better intelligence gathering, expanded recruitment of security personnel, improved welfare for soldiers, and standardized casualty notifications.
Gadgi also recommended community safety councils at state and local levels to strengthen preventive measures and enhance collaboration with security agencies.
Acknowledging the efforts of the federal government, he praised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for increasing security funding, boosting recruitment, and responding swiftly to recent attacks.
However, Gadgi emphasized that more coordinated and faster action is required.
“Our schools must be safe, our highways must be safe, and our intelligence gathering must be faster. Incremental improvements are not enough. We must rise, speak the truth, and take bold steps to tackle insecurity for the sake of our children, our soldiers, and all Nigerians.”