JUST-IN: Hon. DR Midala Usman Balami moved a motion on the need to deploy urgent security measures and provide humanitarian support to Jibwuwhi, Yarkawa in Hawul LGA, and other communities in Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency of Borno State.

The House: Notes with grave concern the recent escalating attack by Boko Haram insurgents on Jibwuwhi, Yarkawa communities in Hawul Local Government Area of Borno State, which resulted in the tragic loss of lives, destruction of properties, and displacement of innocent residents.

Also notes that these violent attacks have persisted despite ongoing security interventions, leaving communities vulnerable to repeated assaults, loss of livelihoods, and severe humanitarian crises.

Concerned that the residents of Jibwuwhi, Yarkawa and its surrounding areas are living in fear and distress following the attack, with many forced to flee their homes, creating an urgent need for enhanced security measures and humanitarian relief.

Worried that, despite the magnitude of the attack, there has been inadequate response in terms of security reinforcement and immediate relief support for the affected people, worsening their suffering and leaving them in dire need of assistance.

Aware that continuous terrorist attacks in Hawul, Askira-Uba, chibok   and other parts of Borno State not only threaten the safety and well-being of residents but also undermine national security and efforts toward peace, stability, and development in the Northeast region.

Also worried that failure to take swift action to secure Jibwuwhi, yarkawa communities and provide necessary support to victims may encourage further attacks, exacerbate displacement, and deepen the humanitarian crisis in the constituency and beyond.

Resolves to:

i- Urge the Nigeria Army, Nigeria Police Force, and other relevant security agencies to immediately deploy personnel and reinforce security operations in Jibwuwhi, yarkawa Communities and other vulnerable areas in Hawul LGA to prevent future attacks.

ii- Also urge the Federal Government, through the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs & Poverty Alleviation, National emergency management agency in collaboration with the Borno State Government, to facilitate the immediate provision of relief materials, including food, medical aid, and psychosocial support to the affected victims.

iii- Mandate the House Committees on Army, National Security and Intelligence, and Humanitarian Affairs to investigate the security lapses that led to the attack, monitor the implementation of security reinforcements, and ensure the immediate delivery of humanitarian assistance. iv- Call on the Federal Government to strengthen counterterrorism strategies in Borno State, improve intelligence gathering, and enhance collaboration between security agencies and local vigilante groups to prevent further insurgent activities in Askira-Uba/Hawul Federal Constituency.