Kebbi Governor allocates N500 million monthly for military operations, as revealed by Senator Maidoki during a Senate session. Despite the funding, communities remain under terrorist siege, prompting concerns over security effectiveness.
During a Senate plenary session, Senator Garba Maidoki revealed that Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris allocates N500 million monthly to the Nigerian Army for surveillance operations.
The senator's remarks came during discussions on rehabilitating communities affected by violence in Kogi State. Maidoki expressed concern over the effectiveness of such funding, emphasizing that despite the significant financial support, many communities remain under siege by terrorists. He recounted a recent attack where 20 individuals were killed, highlighting the dire security situation. Maidoki criticized the military's reliance on state governors' finances for operations, suggesting it impedes national security efforts.
He cited instances where identified vulnerable communities lacked military presence due to funding delays. Maidoki urged prioritization of security funds for effective military deployment, emphasizing the need to establish security bases in vulnerable areas.
The senator's disclosures shed light on the complexities of Nigeria's security challenges and underscored the importance of strategic resource allocation to combat insurgency effectively.
