Senate Allocates More Funds to Tackle Security Crisis Amid Persistent Kidnappings and Rights Issues

Senate concerned about security challenges andallocated large budget to security sector

There were 245 reported kidnappings in January 2023 with over N6bn in ransoms

Monguno vowed National Assembly will increase oversight of security agencies' budget utilization

Human rights challenges persist despite #ENDSARS protests and government commitments

Support for state police to help secure ungoverned spaces, won't be hijacked by governors