Insecurity: Reps to probe failed FCT CCTV contract

Members of the House of Representatives have called for an investigation into the public funds expended on Close Circuit Cameras across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) amidst unabated killings of Nigerians by one-chance syndicates.

The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion on Matters of Urgent Public Importance sponsored by Hon. Mudashiru Lukman on the need to address the death of Miss Greatness Oluwafemi by one-chance syndicates in Abuja.

In his lead debate, Hon. Lukman who stressed the need for the government to ensure the safety of life and property of citizens nationwide, expressed grave concern at the means and manner in which these miscreants operate without fear of apprehension.

Hon. Lukman observed that the hot-bed areas where these crimes prevail include most Areas such as Garki, Kubwa, Lugbe, and Abaji, among others.

He therefore called on all security agencies to provide adequate synergy of operations of men and means to bring such perpetrators to book.

He also called for the compulsory instalment of cameras in all such commercial vehicles to track their activities.

He then called for a compulsory stop-and-search for all such vehicles, especially those which are tinted.

In his contribution, Hon. Mohammed Katsina stressed the need for other affected States across the country to be incorporated into the prayers of the motion.

In his remarks, the Chairman House Committee on Navy, Hon. Yusuf Gagdi expressed worry about how the Legislature continues to advocate for the promotion of security measures for the protection of the citizenry and unfortunately, these measures are either not fully implemented or not implemented all together.

In his view, Hon. Olumide Osoba stressed the need to investigate the funds expended on establishing so many close circuit cameras round the FCT and why those cameras never function.

Also speaking, Hon. Dachung Bagos called for a National Security dialogue to be incorporated into the prayers of the motion, which he said is to address the teething issues of insecurity bedevilling the nation.

While ruling, the Deputy Speaker who presided over the session, referred the motion to relevant Standing Committees for further legislative action.

Meanwhile, the leadership of the House has inaugurated some of the Standing Committees.

They include: Appropriations, Public Accounts, House Services, Niger Delta Development Commission, North East Development Commission, Public Petitions, Federal Character, Ecological Fund, Constitution Review, Local Content, Works, Finance, Defence, Agricultural Production and Services, among others.

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