By Kassim Omomia
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Honorable Femi Gbajabiamila has called on the military to intensify efforts in wipping out Boko Haram insurgents completely
Gbajabiamila who spoke while condemning the killing of 50 Borno rice farmers, called for more military action against insurgents
The Speaker expressed sadness over the killings of the innocent rice farmers, and said it was unfortunate that at a time the country was focusing on self-sufficiency in rice farming, about 50 of the farmers were killed in a most gruesome manner.
He commiserated with the families of the killed farmers, the people and government of Borno State over the sad incident, in a statement by his spokesman, Lanre Lasisi, and stated that the House is determined and ready to provide all necessary support, including the ongoing budgeting process to ensure that funds are allocated for the security agencies to carry out their mandate of wiping out the terrorists.
“It’s unfortunate that about 50 of our countrymen lost their lives to the barbaric and inhuman action of the insurgents at this time.
“This incident is one too many for us as a country. Here were innocent citizens going about their lives of looking for their daily bread to cater for their families. But are murdered in a most gruesome manner.
“Their lives should not go in vain. This should call for more action from our military. As a House, we are ever ready to give them all the necessary support, especially through budgetary allocation, to deal decisively with the insurgents.
“My heart goes out to the families of the murdered farmers,” the Speaker said.
