Reps Direct Security Agencies To Clampdown On One-Chance Transporters in Abuja Over Death of Legislative Aide

…To probe gruesome murder of over 10 youths in Anambra State

Members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday directed o relevant security agencies to check the operations of criminal ‘one-chance’ taxi operators in Abuja that led to the death of a Legislative Aide, late Miss Na’ima Sulaiman.

The resolution followed the adoption of a motion on matters of urgent public importance, sponsored by Hon. Dabo Ismail Haruna

While moving the motion, Hon. Haruna stated that the criminal activities of these taxi operators has been a reoccurring incident that has left victims with horror and mental distress.

He stated that the late Miss Suleiman who was a Legislative Aide in the National Assembly serving in his office was murdered even though the ransom demanded for was fully paid.

He therefore called on joint Committees on Police, FCT and National Intelligence to conduct a comprehensive investigation and liaise with the necessary stakeholders such as the FCT Minister, the FCT Commissioner of Police, as well as the DG SSS to ensure the problem is brought to a halt.

To this end, the House mandated the joint Committee on Police, FCT as well as that on National Security and Intelligence.

In a related development, the House resolved to investigate the gruesome murder of over 10 youths in Anambra state.

The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon. Lilian Orogbu.

In her lead debate, Hon. Lilian stated that the youths were murdered on Sunday, October 20th, 2024 while participating in the celebration of the New Yam Festival.

She stated that the incident has spread fear into the minds of residents within the community.

While lamenting that these killings have been a reoccurring decimal for the past 2 years, she called on the Nigeria Police to ensure a thorough investigation and that the Federal Government should deploy more security personnel to ensure peace in the region.