The House of Representatives has asked the Nigeria Police, to speedily investigate circumstances that led to the crisis in the Shasha area of Ibadan, Oyo State, and ensure perpetrators are brought to book.
Speaker of the House, Femi Gbajabiamila at the resumption of plenary on Tuesday commiserated with the families of those who lost their lives in the most unfortunate incident, the government and good people of Oyo State.
The speaker assured Nigerians that the House of Representatives will work, within the powers available to it to prevent reoccurrence of similar incidents, not just in Oyo State, but across the country.
He called on the Police to conduct a speedy and thorough investigation into the recent violence in the state, to allow for prosecution and punishment of those who instigated and participated in the killings and destruction of property.
The Committees on Police Affairs and Justice were mandated to communicate the House position to the Inspector General of Police.
The speaker further announced the House's support for the special committee put in place by President Muhammadu Buhari, under the leadership of the National Security Adviser, Maj. Gen. Babagana Monguno, to hold peace and unity consultations across the country, adding that they will work together to examine the cultural, religious, and localised conflicts over land and history that are often at the root of internal security challenges and violent upheavals like the one that occurred in Oyo state last week.
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