The Nigerian Senate has summoned top security officials to address allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is involved in funding terrorism, including Boko Haram.
During Wednesday’s plenary session, the Senate summoned the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, and the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed.
These officials are expected to brief the lawmakers in a closed-door session to determine the truth behind the claims.
The decision to summon them followed a motion presented by Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume (APC – Borno South) titled: “Urgent need to investigate the alleged funding of Boko Haram by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).” The Senate approved the motion, leading to the call for security agencies to provide clarifications.
The allegation has sparked concern, as USAID is known for providing humanitarian and developmental assistance in Nigeria and other countries. The claims suggest that the agency may have links to funding terrorist activities, a serious accusation that requires thorough investigation.
