The House of Representatives on Tuesday unveiled plans to investigate the multiple bombings which occured on Saturday, 29th June 2024 during a wedding, a funeral and a hospital in coordinated attacks in Gwoza, Borno State, Nigeria.
The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion on ‘Matter of urgent public importance’, sponsored by Hon. Ahmad Jaha, who underscored the need to improve intelligence gathering and community engagement to avoid reoccurrence of the unfortunate incident in the future.
After the passage of the resolution, the lawmakers observed a minute silence in honour of the victims of the bomb attacks.
In his lead debate, Hon. Jaha lamented that the “heinous act of terror has resulted in the loss of not less than 30 innocent lives and caused immeasurable grief and suffering to the affected community with many battling with their lives at the various hospitals.
“The House further note that the despicable nature of these attacks underscores the ongoing threat posed by terrorism in our nation. It is imperative that we, as representatives of the people, stand united in condemning such acts of violence and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring the safety and Security of all citizens.
“The House is cognizance that there is a pressing need for our security agencies to enhance their intelligence gathering capabilities and engage more effectively with local communities to prevent the reoccurrence of such tragic incidents in the future.
“Intelligence gathering is a critical tool in the fight against terrorism, and it is essential that our security forces have the necessary resources and support to gather timely and actionable intelligence to prevent attacks before they occur.
“The House is also cognizant that community engagement plays a vital role in building trust and cooperation between security forces and local residents. By fostering strong relationships with communities, our security agencies can gather valuable information, identify potential threats, and disrupt terrorist activities before they escalate into violence.
Worried by the development, the lawmakers condemned the twin suicide bombings in Gwoza and urged our security agencies to intensify their efforts in intelligence gathering and community engagement.
The House also sent a strong message that “terrorism has no place in our society and that we are committed to taking all necessary measures to protect the lives and security of our citizens.”
To this end, the House mandated its Committee on National Security and Intelligence to investigate the matter and report back within two weeks for further legislative action.
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