Senate Summons Wike, CP Over Spate Of Kidnappings

The Senate has summoned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory ( FCT, Abuja), Nyesom Wike and the Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igwe to appear before it over spate of kidnappings in the territory.

This is sequel to adoption of prayers contained in a motion sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North on kidnap and killing of his Senior Legislative Aide, Chris Agidy in Galadimawa last year.

Other prayers adopted by the Senate after exhaustive debate on the motion by Senators are that the Inspector – General of Police, ( IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, should urgently increase security patrols and surveillance within Abuja and across the Nation for proactive measures against kidnappings.

That the IGP should see to the installation of CCTV Cameras in strategic locations within and around Abuja Highways and that the Police should dedicate a three digit emergency number for effective emergency response.

That the Nigerian Communications Commission ( NCC), should urgently ensure the functionality of dedicated emergency numbers for the Police, Ambulance and Fire Service emergencies to enhance switft response to security and public safety incidents.

The FCT Minister and Police Commissioner according to the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, are to meet the Senate in a closed door session on a date to be written in a letter of summons to be forwarded to them by the Clerk of the Senate, Chinedu Akubueze .

James Itodo Edited By Grace Namiji