The House of Representatives has expressed growing concern over security threats targeting the National Assembly, including a potential terrorist attack aimed at bombing the legislative complex.
Chairman of the House Committee on Internal Security, Hon. Garba Ibrahim Muhammad, revealed this during a public hearing on a bill to establish the Legislative Security Directorate.
“The National Assembly is facing multiple security challenges, including car thefts, motorcycle thefts, vandalism, fake identity cards, and unauthorized access by visitors,” Muhammad said.
“We have received threats from terrorists to bomb the complex and threats from protesters to lock it down. Legislators are exposed to potential harm from constituents and other individuals who gain access without formal appointments.”
The proposed legislation seeks to create a specialised internal security agency for the National Assembly to address these challenges and align with international best practices in parliamentary security and infrastructure.
Muhammad warned that inadequate security measures could disrupt legislative activities, affecting plenary sessions, budget approvals, oversight functions, and overall governance.
