The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Aminu Tambuwal has alleged that the funds voted for the welfare of security operatives are being mismanaged.
Tambuwal claimed that the development had greatly dampened the morale of soldiers drafted to the troubled north east to flush out insurgency.
He stated this today in Abuja while receiving members of the Unity Schools Old Students Association.
The speaker also disclosed that the House had been flooded with bitter complaints from troops indicating that their welfare was being taken for granted.
“Somebody is playing politics with the welfare of soldiers. Or the money meant for the welfare of our soldiers is not being applied judiciously.
“The House will not take this matter lying low and we are prepared to take on those involved.”
“When we resume plenary, we are going to take some motions from our members on the welfare of our troops.
“This has become a serious issue because soldiers are complaining that what is meant for them is not getting to them.
“We are ready to do everything possible to end this insurgency.
“We cannot commandeer troops, but we can appropriate funds.
What is meant for the welfare of our soldiers should be improved”, he said.
