Concerned about the escalating insecurity in the nation, the Senate decided on Thursday to call upon the service chiefs.
The upper house made this decision on Thursday following discussions on the abduction of five female students from the Federal University Dunsin-Ma in Katsina state on Wednesday.
Those slated for summons include General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff; Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff; Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, the Chief of Naval Staff; and Air Marshall Hassan Abubakar, the Chief of Air Staff.
Also set to be invited are Olukayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police, and Nuhu Ribadu, the National Security Adviser.
The lawmakers asked security agencies to do more to rescue the female students and corps members kidnapped by terrorists in Zamfara State.
They also urged the military to launch special operations to drive out bandits in the North-West and other parts of the country. Additionally, they called on the Federal Government to address the shortage of staff in the armed forces and police.
The senators also underscored the importance of establishing state police as a potential solution to the security issues in the country.
However, a specific date for the scheduled meeting with the service chiefs has not been set yet.
At least five female students from the Federal University Dutsin-Ma in Katsina State were kidnapped by suspected terrorists on Wednesday. The police have arrested one suspect in connection with the incident.
The victims were reportedly taken from their residence situated behind Mariamoh Ajiri Memorial International School along Tsaskiya Road.
An eyewitness, speaking to newsmen over the phone, stated that the students were kidnapped in the early hours of Wednesday around 2:30 a.m.
When contacted, the Police Spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq, also affirmed the occurrence. He clarified that one suspect had been apprehended in connection with the incident, and added that the investigation was still in progress with the aim of rescuing the abductees from the clutches of the criminals
“Yes, it is true, the incident has taken place but we have already arrested one suspect for now in connection with the incident and we are investigating the incident to unravel the circumstances surrounding it please,” Aliyu added.