Senate President Godswill Akpabio has said U.S President Donald Trump is on their necks concerning the rising insecurity in the country championed by bandits and terrorists.

Akpabio made this known during the Senate screening of the nominated Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, on Wednesday.

While fellow Senators wanted to shield General Musa from questions by urging him to take a bow and go, Akpabio objected to the motion.

He said, :This is not a period we should say bow and go. Even Donald Trump is on our neck. We have not yet asked him what his response will be to Donald Trump, the President of America. He's not just anybody, but the Chief of Defence Staff, a nominee for Minister of Defence of a country and you stand up and say he should take a bow and go?"

He highlighted that General Musa should not be shielded from questions because there are many questions from Nigerians concerning the position he wants to fill, especially with over 200 children kidnapped and tortured in the bush by terrorists.

"His appointment is accepted by Nigerians because Nigerians believe he has something to offer. Give the man the opportunity to give Nigerians hope," Akpabio added.

"Where are the children? How can he take a bow and go? Where is Brigadier General Uba? Where are the children kidnapped while soldiers withdrew? Nigerians want answers," Akpabio said.

The chamber roared in approval as Akpabio insisted the nominee address pressing national security failures.

A visibly irritated Akpabio rose from his seat to restore order and invoked Order 52. He rejected attempts to shield the nominee from scrutiny.

"If he takes a bow and goes, how will General Uba be found? How will the children in the forest be found?" he asked pointedly.

ASA