The Senate has called for the urgent establishment of a military base in Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State following renewed Boko Haram attacks that have rocked the region.
The resolution was passed during plenary on Wednesday, May 21, after lawmakers debated a motion on rising insecurity in Hong and Gombi LGAs, where coordinated assaults by insurgents have reportedly left dozens dead and thousands displaced.
Senator Iya Abbas, who sponsored the motion, told the chamber that Hong had come under five major attacks since February 2025.
While senators commended the Nigerian Army and other security agencies for their ongoing efforts, they stressed the need for a permanent military presence in Hong to curb further violence and restore stability.
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However, the debate took a constitutional turn when Senator Seriake Dickson cautioned the chamber against directing the establishment of a military base, arguing that such decisions fall within the jurisdiction of the President and the executive.
Dickson’s warning was quickly challenged by Senator Wasiu Eshilokun, who maintained that the Senate’s resolution was within its constitutional rights.
He said, “To say the National Assembly has no power would be a misinterpretation, we have not crossed the line.”
Citing Section 217(2)(c) of the Constitution, Eshilokun clarified that while deploying military forces is an executive responsibility, it is also subject to legislative input.