OSBC Osun State Broadcasting Corporation
The House of Representatives on Tuesday resolved to tighten security at the National Assembly.
This followed reports that Boko Haram may attack the National Assembly complex.
It mandated its House Committee on Internal Security to verify the reports.
The lawmakers urged the management of the National Assembly to install closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras and modern scanning systems at the gates and other strategic points of the complex.
The House also mandated the National Assembly management to introduce screening and registration and issuance of identity cards to vendors who conduct businesses within the complex.
The lawmakers adopted the measures following a motion by Deputy Chairman of the House Committee on Labour, Employment and Productivity, Shehu Barwa Beji.
The motion, titled: “Calling for the need to urgently overhaul and intensify the National Assembly security system,” was passed by majority of members when Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila put it to voice vote.
Moving the motion, Beji said: The House notes the recent reportage on Page Three of the Daily Trust of 13 February, 2020, indicating that Boko Haram terrorists may attack the National Assembly, according to intelligence report gathered by the management.
