Insecurity: House Urges IG to Deploy Policemen to Bauchi

Udora Orizu in Abuja

The House of Representatives has called on the Inspector General of Police (IG), Usman Alkali Baba, to deploy well-equipped policemen to Toro Local Government Area of Bauchi State to help stem the tide of insecurity in the area.

The resolution of the lawmakers was sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon. Muda Lawal Umar.

Moving the motion, Umar noted that Toro LGA with a landmass of 6,9322km, is arguably the largest local government area in Nigeria.

He lamented that despite its large landmass, only about 70 policemen with limited arms, ammunition and operational tools have been charged with the responsibility of safeguarding the area.

The lawmaker further lamented that there has been growing insecurity in Toro since January 2021 as cases of kidnappings, robbery, theft and brutal murders have been on the increase in the area, and the people are living in constant fear for their lives.

He said even the security men are not left out of the mayhem as reports revealed that a gunman opened fire at the safer highways base of the Nigerian Police in Nabordo, Toro LGA, which resulted in the death of a Police Inspector.

Umar warned that if adequate policemen are not deployed and properly equipped to repel attacks on the area, the place may become the next hotbed of insecurity in Nigeria.

Adopting the motion, the House, therefore, mandated its Committee on Police Affairs to ensure compliance.