Reps task NSA, security agencies to end gruesome killings in Anambra

The House of Representatives on Tuesday called on the National Security Adviser (NSA) and other security agencies to deploy all necessary machinery to Anambra State with a view to curb the gruesome killing of notable Nigerians.

The resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance on the ‘Urgent need to curb the increasing spate of killings in Anambra’, sponsored by Hon. Chris Azugbogu

In his lead debate, Hon. Azugbogu who expressed grave concern over the gruesome killing of some notable Anambra indigenes including Dr Chike Akunyili solicited for the House intervention.

“The House notes with grave concerns, the security breaches that are taking place within Anambra State, that used to be a very peaceful state, turn it into, a centre of attacks by unknown gunmen.

“The House further notes that these killings are orchestrated by mischief makers who are bent on causing tension and panic in the state ahead of the upcoming November 6 election in Anambra State.

“The House is worried that no single day passes without a reported case of robbery, abduction and outright killings and these perpetrators have no human conscience in them.

“The House on Tuesday 28th September, Dr Chike Akunyili the husband of the late DG of NAFDAC, Prof. Dora Akunyili and 8 others were slaughtered at Nkpor, Onitsha Anambra State.

“The next day, the police station in Orumba north was attacked and people were killed.

“The House is further aware that on 30th September, my vehicle was attacked along Nnewi Nnobi road leading to the ultimate death of one of my drivers. The offices of the Department of State Security were also burnt down on 3rd October, people were also killed, houses burnt.

“The House observes that there’s need to work with the security agencies with a view of containing these acts toward making the state safe for law-abiding citizens to go about their lawful businesses.

“The House is concerned that unless the drastic measure is taken to halt and combat those elements terrorizing the state, the events in Anambra will turn into a major crisis in the entire South East and the nation,” he noted.

To this end, the House mandated its joint Committee on National Security & Intelligence and Police Affairs to ensure that normalcy is restored within the state and report to the House within three weeks.

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