House of reps summons security chiefs nsa others over spate of kidnapping

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House of Representatives Summons Security Chiefs, NSA, Others Over Spate of Kidnapping

The House of Representatives has summoned the heads of Nigeria's security agencies, including the National Security Adviser (NSA), Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), to appear before it over the rising spate of kidnapping in the country.

The summon was issued following a motion moved by the Minority Leader of the House, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, who expressed concern over the increasing cases of kidnapping in various parts of the country, including the recent abduction of students and staff of the Federal College of Forestry Mechanization in Kaduna State.

Elumelu noted that the kidnapping had become a major security challenge, with many Nigerians living in fear of being abducted and held for ransom. He urged the security agencies to take immediate action to address the situation and ensure the safe return of the abducted persons.

The motion was seconded by Hon. Toby Okechukwu, who expressed concern over the lack of effective response by the security agencies to the kidnapping incidents. He urged the House to summon the security chiefs to brief it on the measures they were taking to address the situation.

The Speaker of the House, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, subsequently directed the Clerk of the House to issue a formal invitation to the security chiefs to appear before the House.

The summon is seen as a major step towards addressing the kidnapping crisis in the country, which has been a major concern for many Nigerians. The security agencies are expected to provide a detailed briefing on the measures they are taking to address the situation and ensure the safe return of the abducted persons.

The House of Representatives has also called on the Federal Government to take immediate action to address the root causes of the kidnapping, including poverty, unemployment, and lack of infrastructure in many parts of the country.

The summon of the security chiefs is expected to be a major test of the government's commitment to addressing the kidnapping crisis and ensuring the safety and security of Nigerians.