The House of Representatives on Tuesday called on the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba, and Service Chiefs to intensify operations to eradicate activities of bandits completely in Kaduna State.
The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon. Shehu Balarabe.
In his lead debate, Hon. Balarabe lamented that killings and kidnappings of innocent citizens in the constituency by armed bandits have taken unbearable dimension, and have become the order of the day.
“The House recalls that the persistent and increasing cases of armed bandits attacks, killings, and kidnappings in Giwa and other local governments which has continued persistently till date have been made known to the House several times.
“The House also recalled that these armed bandits had shot dead a member of Kaduna State House of Assembly representing Giwa West constituency, Hon. Rilwanu Aminu Gadaga on 13th December.
“The House further recalled that these bandits recently massacred 40 people in villages within Giwa Constituency, burning several houses, destroying motorcycles and other properties.”
While acknowledging the efforts of the Kaduna State Government and various security agencies to counter armed bandits and stop the killings, the lawmaker expressed concern that despite the current effort of government and security agencies, those bandits are striking mercilessly and ruthlessly on innocent citizens.
To this end, the urged Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, and as well the National Commission for Refugees and Internally Displaced Persons to intervene by providing relief materials and support for the affected victims.
The House also mandated its Committee on Disaster Management to visit the Local Government, access the situation, and report back within two weeks for further legislative action.
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