Herdsmen attacks house minority leader urges fg to sack service chiefs
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Headline: Herdsmen Attacks: House Minority Leader Urges FG to Sack Service Chiefs
Summary: The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Ndudi Elumelu, has called on the Federal Government to sack the Service Chiefs over the persistent attacks by herdsmen on communities across the country.
Elumelu made the call during a plenary session of the House, where he condemned the recent attacks in Benue, Taraba, and other states, which have resulted in the loss of lives and property.
The Minority Leader accused the Service Chiefs of failing to provide adequate security for the people, despite the numerous attacks. He urged the government to take immediate action to address the situation and ensure the safety of Nigerians.
Elumelu also called for the establishment of a special task force to tackle the herdsmen attacks, and for the government to provide compensation to the victims of the attacks.
The Minority Leader's call comes amid growing concerns over the increasing violence and insecurity in the country, which has led to widespread calls for the Service Chiefs to be sacked.
Key quotes:
- "The Service Chiefs have failed to provide adequate security for the people, and it is time for them to go."
- "The government must take immediate action to address this situation and ensure the safety of Nigerians."
- "We need a special task force to tackle this problem, and the government must provide compensation to the victims of these attacks."
Reactions:
- The Majority Leader of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila, has called for calm and urged the government to take decisive action to address the situation.
- The Presidency has not commented on the Minority Leader's call, but has promised to take steps to address the insecurity in the country.