Terrorists Threaten To Bomb National Assembly, Reps Committee Raises Alarm

TERRORISTS have threatened to bomb Nigeria’s National Assembly Complex, according to the House of Representatives Committee on Internal Security. The revelation has prompted urgent calls for stronger security architecture within the legislative premises.

Nigeria’s House of Representatives Committee on Internal Security has revealed that terrorists have issued threats to bomb the National Assembly Complex in Abuja.

Committee Chairman, Hon. Garba Muhammad, disclosed this on Tuesday during a public hearing on a bill seeking to establish a Legislative Security Directorate for the National Assembly. The proposed legislation aims to strengthen internal security operations and define the functions of the Sergeant-at-Arms and other personnel.

Muhammad expressed deep concern over persistent security breaches within the parliament, warning that the threats highlight the urgent need for robust preventive measures.

“We have received threats from terrorists to bomb the National Assembly Complex and from protesters to lock it up,” he said.

“The National Assembly has witnessed car thefts, vandalism, fake identity cards, and unauthorised visitors gaining access. If proper measures are not implemented, legislative activities could be disrupted, threatening democracy and national stability.”

He stressed that effective security management must be holistic and aligned with global best practices, adding that the proposed bill would provide a lasting framework for securing Nigeria’s foremost legislative institution.

In his remarks, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, represented by the Chief Whip, Hon. Bello Kumo, reaffirmed the House’s commitment to strengthening internal security.

Abbas described the bill as a “roadmap for improving Nigeria’s democracy through guaranteed protection of lawmakers and staff.”

Also speaking, Ms. Omolara Akinyeye, Deputy Director at the Policy and Legislative Advocacy Centre (PLAC), expressed support for the bill, saying it would address long-standing security gaps within the National Assembly.

Hon. Muhammad concluded by urging State Houses of Assembly to emulate the initiative, noting that effective security systems are essential for the smooth functioning of legislative institutions nationwide.