The Nigerian Senate has taken a decisive step in response to shocking allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is funding Boko Haram insurgency in Nigeria.
The Senate has summoned key national security figures, including the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, along with the Director Generals of the Department of State Services (DSS), National Intelligence Agency (NIA), and Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), to appear for a high-level, closed-door briefing.
This urgent move follows claims made by U.S. Congressman Scott Perry, who recently accused USAID of financially backing the terrorist group responsible for years of devastation in Nigeria. While the U.S. Congress is already investigating the matter, Nigerian lawmakers are not leaving anything to chance, opting to conduct their own thorough probe.
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The Senate reached this resolution during Wednesday’s plenary session after heated deliberations on a motion titled “Urgent Need to Investigate the Alleged Funding of Boko Haram by the United States Agency for International Development.” The motion was spearheaded by Senator Ali Ndume of the All Progressives Congress (APC), representing Borno South, and co-sponsored by eight other senators.
Following intense debate, lawmakers voted to summon the top security officials, including DSS Director-General Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi and his counterparts in the NIA and DIA. They are expected to provide critical intelligence and clarify the extent of USAID’s alleged involvement in Boko Haram’s activities. The session will take place behind closed doors, with a date to be announced soon.
As the controversy unfolds, all eyes are on the Nigerian Senate and the security agencies for answers. Will this investigation reveal hidden foreign influences in Nigeria’s long-running insurgency? The coming days will be crucial in uncovering the truth behind these explosive allegations.
