By Gloria Ikibah
The House of Representatives has directed the Inspector-General of Police to as a matter of urgency deploy more Police officers to Ambe, the outskirt of Gwantu Sanga local government area of Kaduna State over the recent killings of innocent citizens.
The House also called on the Nigeria Police Force, Nigerian Army and Department of State Services to collaborate and ensure that the culprits are brought to book.
The House further urged the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation and National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide food and non food item to the affected victims.
These resolutions were sequel to a motion of urgent national importance by Rep. Daniel Amos on Tuesday at plenary in Abuja.
Debating the motion, Rep. Amos noted that Section 33 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) provides that every person has the right to life and no one shall be deprived intentionally of his or her life.
He also noted that Section 41 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) provides that every citizen of Nigeria is entitled to move freely throughout Nigeria, and to reside in any part therein.
The motionreads: “About 7pm on Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Ambe an outskirts of Gwantu Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State following the attack from 2 unknown gunmen who arrived on 2 Motorcycles at the Birthday celebration venue of their aged father, killed 6 people and injured many.
“Informed that the youths of the area summoner courage to apprehend one of the gunmen with his motorcycle and gun, Who was later handed ovar to the soldiers on special duty at Gwantu.
“Some of the victims are currently receiving treatment at the University Teaching Hospital Jos. The residents of the community ere still traumatized over the losses and lavel of insecurity resulting from the attack”.
According to the lawmaker, the primary duty and obligation of government is to ensure the protection of the lives and properties of every Nigerian.
The House adopted the motion and mandate the committees on Police, Army and Emergency and Disaster Preparedness to ensure Compliance.