House Of Reps Summon Wike, DSS DG, FCT CP Over Kidnappings In Abuja

The House of Representatives has taken a decisive step to address the escalating security challenges in Abuja by summoning the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, alongside Olatunji Disu, the FCT Commissioner of Police, and Adeola Ajayi, the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS).

These officials are expected to appear before the House committees on FCT, Police Affairs, and National Security and Intelligence.

This resolution was passed during Tuesday’s plenary session, following the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Ismail Dabo, a lawmaker from Bauchi state.

The motion highlighted the distressing increase in abductions and violent crimes within both the suburbs and the city center of Abuja, which recently culminated in the tragic death of Dabo’s aide, Nimah Sulaiman, at the hands of ‘one chance’ operators.

Sulaiman was reportedly kidnapped and brutally murdered at gunpoint around Bannex junction in Wuse 2, despite the ransom paid for her release.

This incident has intensified concerns over the safety of the capital’s residents and prompted urgent calls for action from the government.

Dabo, in his passionate plea to the House, emphasized the critical state of security, noting that the use of unregistered and unpainted taxis has exacerbated the threat, serving as a conduit for criminal activities.

He expressed the growing fear among FCT residents and stressed the lawmakers’ responsibility to ensure the safety of citizens.

The motion was unanimously adopted after a voice vote, led by Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House.