BEVERLY HILLS, June 11, (THEWILL) – The Senate has mandated the leadership of both chambers of the National Assembly (NASS) to urgently hold a meeting with the President Muhammadu Buhari, and the nation’s service chiefs.
The decision was taken following a point of order raised by the Senator representing Borno North Senatorial District, Abubakar Kyari, on the massacre of over 80 people in his area on Tuesday.
The Senate asked the Federal Government to direct the Army and other agencies to ensure safety around the lake chad shores and also urged the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the North East Development Commission to send relief materials to the victims.
It similarly urged the FG to implement the Senate committee’s recommendations on the restructuring of the security architecture of the country to enhance efficiency.
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Senate President Ahmad Lawan said any of the service chiefs who failed to perform up to expectations, even with adequate provisions, should be sacked.
