The member representing Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency, Alhassan Ado Doguwa, has urged the National Assembly to consider shutting down its operations if the Federal Government fails to urgently and decisively tackle the worsening insecurity across the country.
Mr Doguwa made the call during a debate on national security on the floor of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, describing the current situation as “tragic, horrific and unspeakable.”
“If the government is not prepared to do the right thing, I urge this honourable House to stand up, pay the supreme cost—which is no more than to shut this House down—and declare emergency until the right thing is done.”
While acknowledging the efforts of security agencies, Mr Doguwa insisted that their performance remains inadequate.
“I want to say with a full sense of responsibility and without any fear of equivocation that their best is not good enough,” he said.
“Mr Speaker, the security situation in Nigeria today… is horrific. The security situation, especially in the north where I come from, is devastating.”
Mr Doguwa warned against politicising the crisis, noting that insecurity now cuts across all regions, religions and political platforms.
“It is not religious. It is not even political. This menace of insecurity… does not have any identification of one’s party, religion or tribe whatsoever.”
He added that citizens are being pushed into fear and desperation due to the government’s failure to uphold its constitutional duty to protect lives and property.
Quoting reggae icon Bob Marley, the lawmaker said violence has engulfed Nigeria on all fronts.
“What we have today… is like in the words of Bob Marley: war in the north, war in the west, war in the east and war down south. Today Nigeria is operating under a complete war against humanity.”
He warned that insecurity now appears coordinated and may be targeting Nigeria’s political processes ahead of the 2027 elections.
“It is a calculated attempt to demoralize the Nigerian state—a high-level conspiracy targeting our political processes.”
Mr Doguwa questioned how peaceful elections can be held when terrorists and bandits have taken over communities, particularly in rural areas.
Beyond legislative measures, he urged lawmakers to mobilise community-based vigilance initiatives.
“We should go down to our constituents and lead civil organisations like the civil vigilante. Let’s reorganise our vigilante groups and take charge to salvage and protect our country.”
The lawmaker also raised concerns over rising insecurity in parts of Kano State—especially around the Falgore Forest, once a tourist attraction but now notorious for kidnappings.
“Abduction and kidnapping, not only in the forest but even in our homes, has become a daily affair… like a prescription of Panadol—one in the morning, one in the afternoon, and one in the evening.”
He concluded by stressing that the Nigerian people expect absolute security from their government: “What we expect of the Nigerian government is absolute protection of lives and property.”
