Fear Grips Reps As Intelligence Reports Reveal Terrorist Plan To Attack National Assembly

The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Internal Security, Garba Muhammad, has revealed that the National Assembly (NASS) recently received terror threats to bomb the complex.

He made the shocking revelation during a public hearing on a bill seeking to establish a Legislative Security Directorate, aimed at bolstering security within the country’s apex lawmaking institution.

Speaking on Tuesday, October 28, Muhammad warned that the National Assembly — the symbol of Nigeria’s democracy — faces escalating security challenges, from minor crimes such as car theft and vandalism to grave threats that endanger national stability.

He stated, “We have received threats from terrorists to bomb the National Assembly complex,” adding that there have also been “threats from protesters to lock up the National Assembly.”

The lawmaker further raised concerns about infiltration risks, noting that legislators are often exposed to potential harm from individuals who gain unauthorized access to their offices using fake IDs or without formal appointments.

Muhammad cautioned that failing to address these vulnerabilities could have dire consequences for Nigeria’s democracy, warning that “if legislative activities are disrupted, there will be no representation, no oversight, no budget, no plenary — and that will shake the foundation of our democratic system.”

The proposed bill seeks to implement global best practices in parliamentary security, ensuring a balance between public accessibility and robust protection for lawmakers. Muhammad also urged state assemblies to replicate the initiative to secure legislative institutions nationwide.