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The Digest:

Federal lawmakers have issued urgent warnings against withdrawing police protection from VIPs, a debate that pits political survival against public sentiment, revealing how security redistribution creates anxiety even among those who legislate for the nation.

Key Points:
  • Former Deputy Speaker Idris Wase appealed for a review of the police withdrawal order
  • He referenced bandit videos threatening to target politicians and the president
  • Lawmakers described road travel as extremely dangerous after 6 pm
  • Senator Aliyu Wamakko warned VIPs would become "the next target."
  • Both emphasized the particular insecurity in northern regions
  • Wase called for clear categorization rather than blanket withdrawal
  • The appeals follow Sunday's presidential directive on police redeployment
When those who make the laws fear becoming victims of the violence they seek to address, it reveals a fundamental truth: that security isn't just policy, it's personal survival.

Sources: Vanguard, The Guardian