The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday has asked the country’s service chiefs to step aside as a result of the rising insecurity in the country.
The resolution of the upper legislative chamber followed a motion sponsored by Ali Ndume, Senator representing Borno South and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army.
The lawmakers accordingly asked its joint committee on security to find out why over 200 army officers deserted the service.
According to him, the service chiefs should bow out honourably as they have been overwhelmed by rising insecurity situation in the country.
Mr Ndume expressed worry about the rising casualties among the troops, while he appreciated the sacrifices that the soldiers make for the country, he emphasised the need for better service conditions for them.
“The senate appreciates the sacrifice of our armed forces in the fight against the insurgency and banditry and protection of territorial integrity and several other security assignments given to them.
“The senate is concerned that if the trend continues, it would have serious implications on the fight against insurgency, banditry.
“It has been alleged that over 200 soldiers voluntarily resigned their engagement or appointment with the Nigerian army,” he said.
Also, lawmakers like Istifanus Gyang and the Senate Leader, Abdullahi Yahaya, took turns to condemn the attacks which they described as disturbing. They also called for urgent attention.
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