The Nigerian Senate has resolved again to summon all the security chiefs amid rising insecurity in the country.
The upper chamber listed kidnapping, banditry, robbery and murder among security issues it said the federal government must confront urgently, owing to reports of spreads in many parts of the country.
Galaxy Tv News reports that the Senators passed the resolution in Abuja soon after they reconvened for work from their Christmas and New Year recess.
The resolution came on the heels of at least six motions on insecurity tabled before the floor by different senators on Tuesday. The Leader of the Senate, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, moved the motion
Speaking after the resolution was passed, Akpabio said this time round, the National Assembly (both Senate and House of Representatives) would thoroughly work in collaboration with the executive arm of government to recommend lasting solutions to insecurity in Nigeria.
The session also observed a minute’s silence in honour of the victims of kidnappings, robberies, banditry and murders.
The Senate also extended condolences over the lives lost in the recent explosion in a section of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.
The Senate has however adjourned till February 6th, 2024.
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