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Declare state of emergency on security in Nigeria, federal lawmakers tells Buhari

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, advised President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency on security in view of the ugly development which followed sacking of 42 communities in Niger state by Boko Haram.

Penpushing reports that, the lawmakers at the lower chambers gave the advice which was part of  the 12 resolutions by them after over three hours of executive session, and also asked the federal government to recruit more personnel into the military and the police.

The Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila read the resolutions after the session,while record has it that, this latest legislative intervention is coming in the wake of the revelation by the Niger State Governor, Abuabakar Bello, who raised alarm about Boko Haram terrorists invasion of the state

Penpushing further reports that, the Governor who berated the federal government of non-challance disclosed that the terrorists, as at the time of filing this report are in control of territories in Kaure and Shiroro local governments of the state.

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