DHQ restores GSM services to Adamawa
The House of Representatives, yesterday passed a motion urging the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mr. Muhammed Abubakar and military authorities to investigate the killing of ten traders by the Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State.
The traders, from Ibadan in Oyo State were killed two weeks ago, when their vehicle was attacked while on their way to buy goods in the troubled state.
The House also asked the security agencies to ensure that the culprits were apprehended and brought to justice to deter others who might be planning to join the insurgents.
The House also urged the Federal Government to improve on the security situation in Borno State, especially in public places like market and places of worship.
Moreover, the House called on the Federal Government to compile a comprehensive list of Boko Haram victims, with a view to compensating their families.
The resolutions were sequel to a motion moved by Hon. Ajibola Muraina (PDP-Oyo), which was unanimously adopted by the lawmakers when put to vote by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, who presided over the session.
Moving the motion, titled: "Gruesome killing of Ibadan traders in Borno State by members of Boko Haram", Muraina narrated how the 10 the traders were killed by persons believed to be members of the sect, while several millions of Naira were stolen from them.
The lawmaker expressed concern that the brutal attack occurred irrespective of the emergency rule existing in the state. He further expressed concern that there were no adequate measures in place to safeguard lives and property of citizens in the affected state.
The lawmaker called for an increase in security presence in Borno and other states under emergency rule. The motion was unanimously adopted by the House.
Meanwhile, the Defence Headquarters, DHQ, yesterday in Abuja restored GSM services to Adamawa State in deference to calls by stakeholders for the restoration of telephone services in the three northeastern states, where emergency declaration was declared.
National Mirror
All this killings must just stop once and for all cos it makes no sense at all. That has to just change for peace to reign.