Lagos State House of Assembly has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to prioritise security of lives and property in the state
According to a statement by Eromosele Ebhomele, the Cheif Press Secretary (CPS) to the Speaker, in lieu of the increased kidnappings across the nation, LAHA implored Gov Sanwo-Olu to the employ more men of the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) to complement efforts of other security agencies.
Commending President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his favourable disposition to the issue of state police, the 10th Assembly also applauded “the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, for raising a voice and advocating for capital punishments as a deterrent”.
The issue which was discussed under ‘Matter of Urgent Public Importance’ followed the recent kidnapping of about 280 children in Kaduna, about 102 kidnapped in Borno and 15 kidnapped in Sokoto recently.
Noting that the case of the Chibok girls was yet to abate,
The Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, who sympathised with affected states and families of victims, decried that the case of the Chibok girls was yet to abate.
Obasa stressed that it was very important for every Nigerian to rise up and speak against kidnapping.
“It is very important for all of us to rise up and find a lasting solution. Security is very essential in every given society, and if we fail to protect lives, then what do we have as responsibility?
“We must commend our First Lady for being bold and coming out and even talking about capital punishment.”
He recalled the situation that necessitated the enactment of the anti-kidnapping law of Lagos State some years ago urging the National Assembly to review existing laws relating to kidnapping and expedite action on state police.
As lawmakers took turns for their contributions, Sa’ad Olumoh suggested the establishment of special courts to try alleged kidnappers and speed up trial processes while Abiodun Orekoya urged the military to employ technology in their surveillance
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