The House of Representatives has called on the federal government to collaborate with the Kwara State government to establish a forward-operational base in the state to curtail the rising security situation in the state.
The Green Chamber also called on the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) to intensify deployments and coordinated security operations in Kwara state.
The decision of the House followed the adoption of a motion moved at the resumed plenary on Tuesday by a member representing Ifelodun/Offa/Oyun Federal Constituency, Hon. Tijjani Ismail.
Presenting the motion, Ismail expressed concern over the escalating insecurity across constituency which has been marked by violent attacks, killings, and displacement of residents.
He recalled the tragic incident of Sunday, 28th September 2025, in Oke-Ode, where about 15 persons including 11 forest guards and the Baale of Ogbayo among others were killed by armed bandits.
The lawmaker said the persistence of such attacks endangers lives, livelihoods, education, and food security, and could spread further if urgent, coordinated action is not taken.
The House resolved: “Urge the Chief of Defence Staff, Inspector General of Police, and Commandant General of the NSCDC to intensify deployments and coordinated security operations in the affected areas;
“Call on the federal government to collaborate with the Kwara State Government to establish a forward-operational base in the area and a sustainable security framework.”
The House mandated the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide urgent humanitarian relief to displaced persons.
It also directed its Committees on National Security, Defence, Army, Air Force, Police Affairs, and Emergency and Disaster Preparedness to ensure compliance and report within four weeks.