Reps To Invite IGP, NSCDC Boss Over Extra-Judicial Killings.
The House of Representatives has passed a resolution to invite the Inspector General of Police , Mohammed Adamu and the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps , Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu.
The resolution of the House was reached following a motion by the Deputy Majority Whip, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha on the need to investigate the spate of accidental discharge by security personnel and to forestall the killing of innocent Nigerians due to mishandling of firearms.Onyejeocha urged the House to direct the Nigeria Police and other security agencies to ensure adequate sensitisation of their personnel to stop using lethal force as the first point of action.
Another lawmaker, Mariam Onuoha expressed sadness over the death of Emenike who according to her was killed in the vicinity during the celebration of her rerun.The motion was voted and adopted. No date has however been set for the meeting with the IGP. The lawmakers then vowed to investigate the matter further.
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