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Plenary proceedings of the House of Representatives for Thursday, May 9th, 2024.
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The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen presiding:
After leading the opening prayer and recitation of the national pledge, the Speaker approved the votes and proceedings of Wednesday, May 8th 2024.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. The Ad-Hoc Committee to engage with the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation to address the issues expressed by the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria is to be Chaired by Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase. All Chairmen and Deputy Chairmen of Petroleum and Gas related Committees of the House will constitute the membership of the Ad-Hoc Committee.
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PETITIONS:
1. Hon. Abdullahi Balarabe laid a petition on behalf of a complainant against the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) on alleged gross abuse of office and misconduct.
2. Hon. Nweke Felix laid a petition on behalf of some complainants in Rivers State against NPDC on alleged negligence as a result of gas flaring that has continued to wreak havoc on their community.
3. Hon. Peter Ifeanyi laid a petition on behalf of some complainants (Dominion Micro Finance Bank) against the Central Bank of Nigeria on the alleged illegal withholding of their operational licenses even though they have met all due requirements.
All petitions were referred to the House Committee on Public Petitions for further legislative action.
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MATTERS OF URGENT PUBLIC IMPORTANCE:
1. Hon. Abubakar Fulata moved a motion on the urgent need to ensure the full implementation of the agreement signed by the Federal Government and the Academic and Non-Academic Staff Unions of Tertiary Institutions to ensure consistent strikes are averted and it was seconded by Hon. Hussain Jalo. Hon. Fulata in leading the debate stressed the importance of the smooth running of the education sector to ensure proper upbringing of citizens that will continue socioeconomic development of the country and establish productive and sound policies for Nigeria in future.
He expressed concern at the number of industrial actions that have continued to disturb the educational calendar which is negatively affecting the future of Nigerian students and their ambitions. Hon. Fulata also stated that these non implementation of agreements which causes these industrial disputes gives government a bad face. He therefore called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to use his good office to ensure these agreements are properly implemented and that the Ministry of Finance should ensure release of funds when directed.
He also called for fair treatment of the Tertiary staff, implementation of all agreements and that the relevant Committees of the House should ensure compliance. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the House Committee on University Education, Polytechnic Education, Colleges of Education, Finance, Labour and Productivity, as well as that on Legislative Compliance.
2. Hon. Austin Achado moved a motion on the need to investigate the procurement process and award of the contract and construction of the Lagos-Calabar highway and it was seconded by Hon. Solomon Wombo. Hon. Austin in leading the debate expressed concern that the project though laudable, seems to have violated the procurement process strategy as well other provisions of the relevant Act. He stated that the Ministry of Works did not follow the due process of advertisement in order to avail all interested contractors the opportunity to bid for the tenders. He expressed worry that if let to fly, it constitutes abuse of office and procedure by the Minister of Works.
Hon. Austin therefore called on the Ministers of Works, that of Finance and the Attorney General of the Federation to ensure that due process is adhered to and that the House should constitute an Ad-Hoc Committee to ensure compliance.
Hon. Unyime Idem proposed an amendment to direct the referral of the motion to the House Committee on Public Procurement which he said has already started work on the matter.
Hon. Ibrahim Isiaka also proposed an amendment to involve the House Committee on Works. The motion was voted on, adopted as amended and referred to the House Committee on Works as well as that on Public Procurement for further legislative action.
3. Hon. Rufus Adeniyi moved a motion on the need to investigate the gruesome killing of Master Damilola Iyanda and it was seconded by Hon. Murphy Osaro. Hon. Rufus in leading the debate stated that the victim was slain by a police officer while attending the after-party of his brother’s graduation. Hon. Rufus condemned in strong terms the alleged unprofessional conduct of the officer that allegedly caused the death of Master Damilola.
He called on the House Committee on Police Affairs to urge the Inspector General of Police to ensure due investigation and provide due compensation to the victim’s family and to ensure proper training for police officers to ensure these tragedies do not continue to occur. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the House Committee on Police Affairs.
4. Hon. Obuku Oforji moved a motion on the urgent need to revive the power supply to communities in Bayelsa State and it was seconded by Hon. Amobi Ogah. Hon. Oforji in leading the debate stressed the need to revive the power supply as the Niger Delta Power Holding Company is unable to supply power to many communities in Bayelsa State. He stated that the Bayelsa State Government proposed to take over some of the responsibilities to ensure supply to these affected communities and this is what has brought a bit of succor to the power supply situation in the affected communities.
He expressed worry that Gas supply which is in abundance in the region and that is readily available to the Niger Delta Power Holding Company is still not being utilized to provide power to citizens. He wondered why the module which got burnt is still being blamed for the Niger Delta Power Holding Company’s inability to perform its duties 3 years down the line. Hon. Oforji called on the House to summon the leadership of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company to brief it on why it is not able to fix the burnt module after 3 whole years. He also called on the House Committee on Power to ensure compliance.
Hon. Billy Osawaru in contributing to the debate stated that the module which got burnt 3 years ago has still not been fixed by the Niger Delta Power Holding Company which is a shame considering the efforts and support of government to make sure these companies function optimally. He condemned in strong terms the attitude of laxity that has seen Nigerians suffer the effects of their incompetence.
Hon. Bitrus Laure proposed an amendment to prayer 2 that the leadership of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company should appear before the House Committee on Power instead of the whole House. The motion was voted on, adopted as amended and referred to the House Committee on Power.
5. Hon. Mohammed Saidu moved a motion on the need to address the brutal killing of 46 people and kidnapping of 35 people in some communities in Sokoto state and it was seconded by Hon. Eze Nwachukwu. Hon. Saidu in leading the debate called on the leadership of the relevant security agencies of government to provide more security personnel to ensure safety of the residents of the affected communities. He also called on the National Emergency Management Agency and the Agency for Displaced Persons to provide assistance to the affected victims.
Hon. Yusuf Gagdi proposed an amendment to ensure the prayers of the motion is extended to affected communities in Plateau state.
Hon. Saitome Ahmed also proposed an amendment to add the House Committee on Disaster Preparedness to the referral of the motion. The motion was voted on, adopted as amended and referred to the House Committee on National Emergency Management Agency as well as that on the National Council for Refugees.
6. Hon. Femi Bamisile moved a motion on the need to ensure relevant government agencies track activities of companies in the private sector, as well as those that are foreign based but operating in Nigeria, in order to ensure they do not contradict governing socioeconomic Laws and it was seconded by Hon. Mohammed Sani. Hon. Bamisile in leading the debate stressed the need for proper tracking of the activities of these companies in order to ensure that the people and government of Nigeria are not subjected to losses and compromised through fraudulent trade practices.
He commended the efforts of the relevant agencies in handling these trackings, but called for more collaboration as well as the use of more sophisticated methods to achieve this. Hon. Bamisile expressed worry that if this issue is not addressed firmly, Nigeria will keep losing scarce funds and foreign exchange to unscrupulous elements. He called for the setting up a special investigative Committee to investigate and recover looted resources. He also called for a more sophisticated system for tracking these activities of companies to ensure further breaches are halted. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the Special Committee to be Chaired by Hon. Abubakar Yalleman.
7. Hon. Kingsley Chinda (House Minority Leader) moved a motion on the need to halt the proposed cyber security levy to be imposed by the Central Bank of Nigeria and it was seconded by Hon. Kelechi Nwogu. Hon. Chinda in leading the debate stated that the motion is as a result of the outcry of Nigerians and concerns by all Honourable Members of the House of Representatives on what this proposed policy could do to already burdened Nigerians.
He expressed concern that businesses have been directed to collect the levies at point of electronic payment and this is subject to wide interpretation and application that will leave the burden on Nigerians. He stated that if this is not properly interpreted, the policy will be applied in error of the true intent. Hon. Chinda called on the House to direct the Central Bank to withdraw the ambiguous circular and present a more concise one that can be properly interpreted and implemented to avoid ambiguity.
He called on the House Committee on Banking Regulations as well as that on Banking and Other Ancillary Issues to guide the Central Bank accordingly. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the House Committee on Banking Regulations, Banking Institutions as well as that on Banking and other Ancillary Issues.
8. Hon. Etanabene Benedict moved a motion on the urgent need to ensure implementation of government reforms in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and it was seconded by Hon. Bello Fake. Hon. Benedict in leading the debate stated that the motion seeks to ensure the proper composition of the Foreign Affairs Ministry for effective service delivery through well defined democratic policies. He however expressed concern that despite the efforts of government, conditions still prevail in the lives of Nigerians abroad that can cause high levels of stress, trauma, tension or even loss of life in unclear circumstances.
Hon. Benedict called for proper intervention from government through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs so that Nigerians stop falling prey to scams in looking for visa to study or live abroad. He stated that if the proper policies are implemented all the finances that go to these unscrupulous scammers will be properly channeled to the country through appropriate quarters which is more legal and safer for citizens. He called on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs to ensure compliance and report back to the House in 3 weeks.
Hon. Alex Mascot in contributing to the debate stated that Nigerians are languishing in different prisons through vague circumstances and situations in different countries abroad and there is the need for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Diaspora Commission to ensure the safety of Nigerians worldwide. The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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PRESENTATION OF BILLS:
1. Nigerian Content Programmes, Contracts, Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation (NOPCESTI) Bill, 2024 (HB.1167) (Hon. Tijjani Zanna Zakariya) – First Reading.
2. North East Development Vocational Education Institute, Alkaleri, Bauchi State (Establishment) Bill, 2024 (HB.1180) (Hon. Kabiru Yusuf Alhaji) – First Reading.
3. National Vocational and Entrepreneuship Institute, Jos, Plateau State (Establishment) Bill, 2024 (HB.1186) (Hon. Daniel Asama Ago) – First Reading.
4. National Agency for Technology Management (Establishment) Bill, 2024 (HB.1193) (Hon. Tijjani Zanna Zakariya) – First Reading.
5. Niger –Delta Development Commission Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (HB.1233) (Hon. Saidu Musa Abdullahi) – First Reading.
6. Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (HB.1252) (Hon. Abiodun Isiaq Akinlade) – First Reading.
7. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2024 (HB.1255) (Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi) – First Reading.
8. Police Service Commission Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (HB.1256) (Hon. Nnamdi Ezechi) – First Reading.
9. Pension Reform Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (HB.1268) (Hon. Moses Fayinka) – First Reading.
10. National Broadcasting Commission Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (HB.1270) (Hon. Moses Fayinka) – First Reading.
11. National Cotton, Textile and Garment (CTG) Development Council (Establishment) Bill, 2024 (HB.1287) (Hon. Zakaria Dauda Nyampa) – First Reading.
12. Budget and National Planning Bill, 2024 (HB.1302) (Hon. Ibrahim Ayokunle Isiaka) – First Reading.
13. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2024 (HB.1310) (Hon. Gaza Jonathan Gbefwi) – First Reading.
14. National Grains Development Council (Establishment) Bill, 2024 (HB.1311) (Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu) – First Reading.
15. Federal College of Entrepreneurship and Skills Acquisitions, Isiagu Obizi, Awka South, Anambra State (Establishment) Bill, 2024 (HB.1322) (Hon. Obiageli Lilian Orogbu) – First Reading.
16. African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons (Domestication and Enforcement) Bill, 2024 (HB.1350) (Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu) – First Reading.
17. National Institute of Agricultural and Applied Economics (Establishment) Bill, 2024 (HB.1351) (Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu) – First Reading.
18. Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (Alteration) Bill, 2024 (HB.1354) (Hon. Patrick Umoh) – First Reading.
19. Federal Polytechnics Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (HB.1372) (Hon. Tersser Ugbor) – First Reading.
20. Federal Universities of Agriculture Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (HB.1375) (Hon. Adesida Abiodun) – First Reading.
21. Federal Colleges of Education Act (Amendment) Bill, 2024 (HB.1384) (Hon. Yusuf Galambi) – First Reading.
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Adjournment:
The House at 12:54 PM adjourned plenary to Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 by 11:00 A.M following a motion for adjournment moved by the Leader of the House, Hon. Julius Ihonbvere and seconded by the Minority Leader, Hon. Kingsley Chinda.
Courtesy:
Media Unit, Office of the Speaker, House of Representatives.
By Gloria Ikibah
The House of Representatives has commenced a comprehensive investigation into illegal mineral exploitation across Nigeria, pledging to tackle the activities of criminal networks draining the country’s vast mineral resources.
The move was the resolution at a high-level stakeholders’ workshop on extractive industry governance organised by the House Ad Hoc Committee on Mineral Exploitation, Security and Anti-Money Laundering on Monday in Abuja.
Declaring the workshop open, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, described the committee’s assignment as one of the most significant responsibilities before the National Assembly.
He lamented that for years, illegal operators had continued to exploit Nigeria’s mineral wealth, depriving the country of much-needed revenue and weakening its economic potential.
Abbas explained that the workshop was designed to gather credible information, evidence and practical recommendations from regulators, security agencies and operators within the extractive industry before the House considers further legislative action.
He urged participants to speak openly and contribute meaningful solutions.
According to him, “Nigeria cannot achieve economic diversification, fiscal stability or job creation if the sector that should be a second revenue pillar is bleeding from illegality and opacity.
“This is not an inquisition; it is a partnership. Withhold nothing, speak plainly and proffer solutions. The success of this intervention depends on the quality of information we receive and the sincerity of purpose we all bring to this room”.
Earlier, Chairman of the House Ad Hoc Committee on Mineral Exploitation, Security and Anti-Money Laundering, Rep. Sanni Abdulraheem, said the committee was also examining whether existing laws and regulatory institutions were strong enough to close loopholes that continue to encourage illegal mining.
He explained that the investigation will also trace the financial networks through which proceeds from illegal mining are concealed and laundered, while assessing whether security arrangements around mining communities are adequate.
Abdulraheem identified illegal mining, weak enforcement and money laundering as the major factors responsible for the disconnect.
“Nigeria is blessed. Few nations on earth carry the range and richness of mineral deposits that lie across our states—gold, lithium, tin, coal, tantalite and many more. On paper, these resources should be transforming livelihoods, funding schools and hospitals, and strengthening our national economy. Yet, for too long, a troubling gap has persisted between the wealth in our ground and the prosperity in our communities.
“That gap has a name: illegal mining, weak enforcement, and the laundering of proceeds that should belong to the Nigerian people. It is a gap filled instead by criminal networks, by revenue leakages we can no longer afford to ignore, and by security threats that have, in some of our communities, turned mineral-rich land into contested and dangerous territory”, hesaid.
The lawmaker noted that the committee had already engaged several government agencies and, where necessary, issued summons to compel cooperation.
He emphasised that the exercise was not intended to create confrontation but to ensure transparency and accountability.
“Oversight without candour achieves nothing, and reform without accurate information is guesswork dressed as policy,” he added.
Abdulraheem maintained that addressing illegal mining required collaboration among regulators, security agencies, financial intelligence institutions, state governments, traditional rulers, licensed operators and civil society organisations.
He also commended security agencies, particularly the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Mining Marshals, for their efforts in protecting the country’s mineral resources.
According to him, “We must understand your capacity gaps honestly, so that we can recommend the support and reform you genuinely need.”
He further noted that illicit mining proceeds often pass through complex financial channels that require coordinated efforts to track and dismantle.
“Illicit proceeds do not vanish—they move through accounts, shell arrangements and cross-border channels that can be traced with the right tools and the right political will. We look to your expertise to help this Committee and the nation close those channels,” he said.
He therefore assured participants that all submissions, data and recommendations received during the workshop would form part of the committee’s final report to the House.
Also speaking at the event, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps disclosed that its Mining Marshals had arrested more than 671 suspected illegal miners across the country, with 397 already facing prosecution.
Representing the Commandant-General of the NSCDC, Ahmed Audi, the Commander of the Mining Marshals, Attah Onoja, said the Corps had dismantled several illegal mining sites, leading to improved government revenue and renewed investor confidence in the sector.
He, however, identified inadequate logistics, limited manpower, delays in the judicial process and interference from organised criminal syndicates as major obstacles to effective enforcement.
Onoja called for increased funding, improved surveillance technology and the establishment of specialised courts to handle mining-related offences more efficiently.
The workshop attracted regulators, security agencies, industry operators and other stakeholders, who pledged to support efforts aimed at sanitising Nigeria’s mining sector and ensuring that the country’s mineral resources contribute meaningfully to national development.
… Moves to Deepen Integration of Satellite Towns into Abuja Development plan
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday, advanced his administration’s drive to integrate satellite communities into the Federal Capital Territory’s development framework with the flag-off of the construction of the access road linking Tungan Madaki to the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway through Zuba.
The President, represented by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, said the project is part of the Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at ensuring that rural and suburban communities benefit from the same level of infrastructure development as residents of the city centre.
According to him, the road project formed a critical component of a broader strategy to connect communities, stimulate economic activities, improve mobility and unlock investment opportunities across the FCT.
“This project is a direct continuation of the road from the Bill Clinton Drive to Tungan Madaki Community Road which we commissioned a few weeks ago as part of the activities marking the third anniversary of the Renewed Hope Administration.
“What began as one road is now growing into a network, and that is how real development takes root,” Tinubu said.
The President noted that residents of Tungan Madaki, Zuba and neighbouring communities, many of whom are farmers, traders and students, have endured years of poor road access that hindered movement, increased transportation costs and limited economic opportunities.
He explained that the new road would provide a direct link to the Abuja-Kaduna Highway, reduce travel time, lower vehicle maintenance costs and facilitate the movement of goods and services.
“This new road will link Tungan Madaki directly to the Abuja-Kaduna Road, cutting travel time, reducing vehicle maintenance costs, and opening a faster route for people and goods.
“It will connect rural productivity to urban opportunity. When farmlands are opened, food becomes cheaper in our markets. When communities are connected, young people have more reason to build enterprises at home,” he stated.
Tinubu further stressed that infrastructure development remains central to his administration’s economic agenda, describing roads as catalysts for prosperity, security and social inclusion.
“Infrastructure is not just concrete and asphalt. It is the bridge between potential and prosperity, and that is the core of the Renewed Hope Agenda,” he added.
The President said the project would also ease traffic pressure on the Abuja city centre, provide alternative routes for commuters and strengthen the economic corridor between the FCT, Kaduna and the wider North-West region.
He noted that improved infrastructure along the axis would encourage investments in housing, healthcare, education and industrial development.
Commending the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for the pace of infrastructure delivery in the capital city, Tinubu said the administration was witnessing a renewed emphasis on project completion and measurable results.
“From major highways to community access roads like this one, we are seeing a return to planning, a rejection of abandoned projects, and a focus on results that citizens can feel,” he said.
The President also directed the contractor to ensure timely completion and quality delivery of the project while engaging local labour to create employment opportunities for youths in the area.
Earlier, FCT Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, said the road project was in line with Tinubu’s directive that all satellite towns and area councils should be adequately connected to the city centre through modern road infrastructure.
Wike disclosed that the project emerged after the Chairman of Gwagwalada Area Council drew the administration’s attention to the need for a direct link between Zuba and Abuja to reduce travel stress on residents.
“It has been the directive of Mr. President that all communities and all satellite towns must be linked up to the city. What we are doing today is to fulfil that promise that Mr. President made to Nigerians,” Wike said.
He explained that upon completion, residents of Zuba and adjoining communities would enjoy easier access to Abuja and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport without having to travel through Gwagwalada.
The minister described the project as another milestone in the FCT Administration’s efforts to open up rural communities and improve the quality of life of residents.
He expressed optimism that the contractor, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, CCECC, would complete the project before the end of the year.
“We are putting pressure on them to ensure that by December, by the grace of God, we will commission this road. For the people of Tungan Madaki and Zuba, this is a Christmas gift,” Wike said.
While delivering a vote of thanks, FCT Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, stated that the construction of the access road from Tungan Madaki to the Abuja–Kaduna Road at Zuba was another bold demonstration of the commitment of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the FCT Administration’s determination to extend infrastructure and economic opportunities to underserved communities.
Mahmoud also said the road would significantly improve connectivity, stimulate commerce, attract investment, and enhance the quality of life of residents across Tungan Madaki, Zuba, and neighbouring communities.
According to the Minister, the project reflects the Federal Capital Territory Administration’s unwavering resolve to ensure that no community is left behind in the ongoing transformation of the nation’s capital.
She expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for providing the visionary leadership that has continued to drive unprecedented infrastructure development across the Federal Capital Territory through the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Unidentified gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly killed a 300-level student of the Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma and abducted five others in Edo State.
The incident happened separately on Friday, July 10, and Sunday, July 12, 2026 in Idoa and Ekpoma communities, respectively.
In the accident that happened on July 12, 2026, a student whose identity is yet to be ascertained was reportedly abducted on the night of the fateful day when the gunmen invaded his residence. A woman was also allegedly abducted by the assailants on the same day.
The killing of the student and the abduction of the woman was disclosed in Esan Political Assembly facebook page.
In the Idoa kidnapping incident, the gunmen abducted the secretary to the palace of the community alongside three children.
It was gathered that the victims were abducted on Friday morning, July 10,2026.
A source who said the secretary is his brother and the children those of his neighbours, added that the abductors have demanded for N30 million ransom.
He said the abductors threatened to kill the victims if the ransom was not paid before the end of July 13.
According to him, my brother was kidnapped on Friday morning at the Idoa community, in Esan west Local Government Area. He is the secretary of the Idoa palace. They are demanding for N30 million.
“He was kidnapped alongside other small children that were with him. His vehicle broke down on his way to the farm and he left it where it broke down.
“The next day, he came back to the place with tools and other things to repair the motor. As he was there to repair the vehicle, gunmen just came out from the bush, rounded them up and took them into the bush.
“They have made contact demanding for N30m ransom and threatened that if we did not bring the money by the end of today, they will kill them.
“The children are those of his neighbours. The children followed him to where he wanted to repair his vehicle just to give him support, and he was to bring them back home after the repair because they live together,” he said.
While appealing to government and security agencies for intervention for the rescue of the victims, he said the incident has been reported to the Police.
At the time of the report the Public Relations Officer of the Edo State Police Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, was yet to respond to a message sent to her whatsapp.
Recall that a high-ranking chief of the community, identified as Chief Jimah Jacob Ogboi was on February 26, 2026 reportedly killed and his daughters abducted.
The gunmen were alleged to have struck in the night and instantly shot the deceased while they used machetes and other dangerous weapons on his wife.
The gunmen who were four in number, allegedly invaded the deceased house, shot him and went away with his two daughters.
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