The Nigerian Senate has called on the Federal Government to immediately suspend the rehabilitation and reintegration programme for Boko Haram members, insisting that terrorists should be arrested and prosecuted instead of being reintegrated into society.

The resolution was adopted during Tuesday's plenary after a [b]motion sponsored by Senator Abdulaziz Yar'Adu[/b]a, who expressed concern over the rising attacks, kidnappings and killings of serving and retired military personnel across the country.

The Senate noted that the continued targeting of security officers, including senior retired military officers, represents a serious threat to Nigeria's national security and the authority of the state.

Lawmakers also directed security agencies to intensify efforts to arrest and prosecute terrorists and other violent criminals responsible for the wave of insecurity affecting many parts of the country.

In addition, the Senate instructed its committees overseeing defence and national security to strengthen their oversight of security agencies and ensure that Nigeria's security chiefs are held accountable for improving the country's security situation.

As part of its resolutions, the upper legislative chamber agreed that a delegation led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio should meet with President Bola Tinubu to discuss the worsening security crisis and possible solutions.

During the debate, Senator Yar'Adua cited several high profile cases involving the abduction and killing of serving and retired military officers, including retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, retired Major General Richard Duru, retired Brigadier General Uwem Udokwere, former NYSC Director General Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (retd), and other victims who were kidnapped or killed despite ransom payments in some cases.

The Senate argued that the increasing attacks on military personnel, especially those with operational and intelligence experience, indicate a dangerous shift in the tactics of terrorist groups and other criminal elements.

The latest resolution is expected to reignite national debate over Nigeria's controversial rehabilitation and reintegration policy for repentant Boko Haram members, with many Nigerians divided over whether the programme promotes peace or undermines justice for victims of terrorism.