The House of Representatives has passed a resolution to summon top officials from the armed forces, intelligence agencies and the police – the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, Service Chiefs, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, the Director-General of the State Security Service (DSS), Adeola Ajayi, and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Mohammed Mohammed to appear before it to outline details of funds released to the security agencies in the last six months.
The meeting, to be held behind closed doors, will also involve the Minister of Finance Taiwo Oyedele, as lawmakers seek clarity on funding, strategy and the overall effectiveness of ongoing security operations.
The resolution followed growing concerns among lawmakers over persistent attacks, kidnappings and banditry in several parts of the country, which they say require urgent and coordinated action.
Lawmakers are expected to interrogate the utilisation of security votes, budgetary allocations and emergency interventions aimed at tackling insecurity, as well as assess whether resources are being optimally deployed.
The move signals heightened legislative scrutiny of the nation’s security architecture, with members of the House expressing concern that despite significant spending, insecurity continues to threaten lives, livelihoods and economic stability.
The House is also expected to push for improved coordination among security agencies, intelligence sharing and more targeted interventions to address the root causes of insecurity.
The outcome of the meeting could shape future legislative actions, including possible adjustments to security funding and oversight measures aimed at strengthening the country’s response to evolving threats.
