Disturbed by the all forms of insecurity in the country, especially kidnappings and killings by bandits, the Senate has summoned the security chiefs for explanation over their plans and efforts to curb the trend
The Red Chamber which resumed plenary on Tuesday since December 30th last year also resolved to have audience with President Bola Tinubu for discussions on the outcome of its meeting with the security chiefs.
According to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, the meeting would hold next week
These resolutions were sequel to a motion adopted under urgent matter of national importance sponsored by all the 109 lawmakers after being presented by the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele (APC Ekiti Central) after about two hours closed doors executive session.
The Senate, according to senaor Bamidele is inviting the security chiefs for interrogation over the rising insecurity in the country, especially the kidnappings for ransom, killings in Mangu, Bokkos, and Barkin Ladi communities in Plateau State and in Agatu ,Benue State as well as other parts of the country, the bomb explosion in Bodija, Ibadan and other forms of insecurity.
The Senate expressed regret at the various kidnappings in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT and other parts of the country “where victims have been killed after collecting ransom as well as the recent killings of monarchs and others, and the abduction of primary school pupils in Ekiti State, which had further aggravated the level of insecurity in the country.”
“The Senate notes with sadness the rising spate of killings, kidnappings, banditry, and other criminal activities in the nation,” the Red Chamber added.
In his remarks, the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio said the meeting with the security chiefs and the President would hold next week with a view to resolving the insecurity that is plaguing the country.
“After the interactive session with the security chiefs, which we agreed that it should be next week, we would also fix a time to discuss the outcome with Mr President.
“We have a responsibility to collaborate with the executive and contribute our ideas to ensure that our constituents and ourselves, including our children can sleep with their two eyes closed.
“Security is everybody’s business, and without security, we can not have progress.
“We are very determined to make laws and pass resolutions aimed at ensuring rapid progress of the country and the immediate improvement of the Nigerian economy.
The Senate also adjourned sitting till next Tuesday to allow members mobilize people for the bye elections holding this Saturday.
