Senators attribute increase in banditry, Boko Haram activities to 2027 Elections
In a session held yesterday, Senate lawmakers raised alarms about the escalating cases of banditry and Boko Haram activities, suggesting a troubling connection to the forthcoming 2027 elections. The motion, brought to the floor by Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau (PDP, Taraba North), focused on the urgent need to address the rising insecurity.
Senators Sunday Karimi (APC, Kogi West) and Danjuma Goje (APC, Gombe Central) both called for a comprehensive investigation into these issues, warning that the patterns of violence bear resemblance to those seen prior to the 2015 elections. “In the last two weeks alone, several individuals from my senatorial district, up to 20, 25, even 30, have been kidnapped,” Karimi reported. “We need to understand why this is happening now and whether it is politically motivated as we approach 2027.”
He continued, “These attacks may not be random; they may be coordinated efforts by those who feel they are losing political relevance.” He urged the government to investigate potential collaborations between insurgents and elements within the military.
Senator Goje added, “Crisis is erupting across the country… We cannot dismiss this as mere coincidence.” He emphasized that every region, from Karim Lamido to Alkaleri, is at risk, and that a thorough investigation is necessary to unveil any links to the looming elections.
Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio expressed sorrow over the violence, noting that fatalities have become a daily occurrence. “We must ensure that such tragedies never happen again,” he declared, urging security agencies to increase personnel and enhance surveillance.
The Senate also called for immediate action from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) to provide relief materials to affected communities. The session concluded with a minute of silence in honor of the victims of recent violence, highlighting the need for urgent measures to tackle insecurity in the country.
Source: Vanguard newspaper
