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Senate Approves Extension Of Emergency Rule With Demands

The Nigerian Senate has approved the extension of emergency rule in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states for another six months. The northern lawmakers who had … Continue reading Senate Approves Extension Of Emergency Rule With Demands


senateThe Nigerian Senate has approved the extension of emergency rule in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe states for another six months.

The northern lawmakers who had last week vehemently opposed the extension of the emergency rule made a U-turn on Tuesday and supported the extension of the State of Emergency.

The Senate, while supporting the extension of emergency rule in the three northern states, made some demands on the Executive.

They include proper kitting and arming of the Armed Forces deployed to arrest insurgency and adequate welfare for the troops, as well as special recruitment into the Armed Forces, of screened and vetted youths, particularly those in the civilian JTF.

Other demands made were that the service chiefs, the Minister of Defence, Minister of Police Affairs, National Security Adviser and DG, Directorate of State Service (DSS) should report to the Senate on a monthly basis to brief lawmakers on progress made in combating the insurgency.

The Senate also asked President Jonathan to prepare and submit to the National Assembly, a supplementary budget to meet any financial requirement needed to combat the insurgency.