Muhammad made this known on Tuesday during a public hearing on a bill seeking to establish the Legislative Security Directorate, an initiative aimed at improving security management and protecting lawmakers, staff, and visitors at the federal parliament.
He disclosed that the National Assembly complex, which houses both the Senate and House of Representatives chambers, has recently faced several security challenges, including car and motorcycle theft, vandalism, fake identification cards, and infiltration by unregistered individuals.
According to him, the growing threats highlight the urgent need to strengthen security infrastructure at the legislative complex.
“We have received threats from terrorists to bomb the National Assembly Complex and also from protesters who plan to lock down the building,” Muhammad said.
“If proper measures are not taken, legislative activities may be disrupted — there will be no plenary, no oversight, and no representation. That could destabilise democracy and governance in Nigeria.”
He stressed that robust security management would require a coordinated, multi-layered approach aligned with global best practices in parliamentary protection.
The lawmaker added that while the National Assembly must remain accessible to citizens, it is equally important to ensure the safety of everyone within its premises.
He also urged state Houses of Assembly to adopt similar proactive measures to safeguard their complexes against potential threats.
“This bill is a major step toward building a secure National Assembly and protecting our democratic institutions. We must act fast to prevent any possible tragedy,” he said.
It will be recalled that in May 2021, a security alert had warned of a planned Boko Haram attack on the National Assembly and other government facilities in Abuja, prompting heightened security checks and restricted movement within the complex.
