The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to publicly identify and prosecute individuals and organisations funding terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping across the country.
The resolution was adopted on Wednesday, December 4, after lawmakers considered and approved the report of a security debate held last week.
The discussion followed a series of violent attacks and mass abductions that have gripped many communities, including the recent kidnapping of schoolchildren in several states.
The report recommended that “financiers of terrorism, banditry and kidnapping be publicly named, sanctioned and prosecuted,” and further advised that “terrorism-related prosecutions be open, expeditious and transparent.”
To fast-track justice and strengthen deterrence, the House called for the creation of a special court dedicated to handling terrorism and related crimes.
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Lawmakers also proposed tougher penalties and stricter enforcement against arms trafficking and illegal possession of weapons.
Seeking long-term solutions, the House recommended the establishment of a Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation Commission to address Nigeria’s deep-rooted extremist, communal, and religious conflicts.
More than 40 recommendations were included in the report, which will be transmitted to the Senate for concurrence before being forwarded to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, security agencies, state governments, and other relevant institutions for implementation.
Lawmakers emphasised that tackling insecurity requires accountability, transparency, and institutional reform to restore public confidence in the nation’s security system.