The House of Representatives on Tuesday directed the Inspector General of Police, the Commandant General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp, and other security agencies to deploy more men to Ekiti North 1 and ensure that the murderers of two monarchs in Ekiti State are brought to book.
Presenting the motion of urgent national importance, the Spokesperson of the House, Hon Akin Rotimi broke down in tears while reading a motion on the murder of two monarchs in Ekiti State.
Rotimi, who represents Oye/Ikole Federal Constituency, could not contain his emotion while reading the motion.
In the motion, Rotimi called for a security intervention to stem the tide of criminality ravaging Ekiti State.
He said there has been an increase in criminal activities in Ekiti North 1 (Ikole / Oye) Federal Constituency in recent times resulting in the lost lives and properties.
He informed his colleagues that the escalation in violence had led to the gruesome murder of two monarchs in the state.
“On Monday, January 29, 2024, these criminals carried out a dastardly attack in the Oke-Ako area in Ikole Local Government Area resulting in the death of two traditional rulers: the Onimojo of Imojo Ekiti Oba Olatunji Samuel Olusola, and the Elesun of Esun Ekiti Oba David Babatunde Ogunsola and leaving a host of others with life-threatening injuries,” he said.
While talking about the monarchs, Mr Rotimi was sobbing loudly and some of his colleagues had to console him with pats on the back.
Consequently, the House resolved to urge the Chief of Army Staff to redeploy the military to the outpost along the Oke-Ako area to enhance security and forestall a repeat of these beastly acts.
They also compelled the Ministry of Works and FERMA to immediately rehabilitate the Ayedun to Irele road, and other roads in the Federal Constituency.
Also, the House urged the security agencies to put all measures in place to rescue the school children and teachers in Emure Ekiti.
The motion was adopted without debate and passed when Speaker Abbas Tajudeen to it to vote and a minute silence was observed.
In the same vein, the House adopting an urgent motion on terrorist attack on Mangu local government areas of Plateau, urged the chief of defence staff to establish civilian joint task force in Plateau state
After the motion moved by Hon Ishaya Lalu, the House also set up a committee to investigate the proximate cause of the incessant terrorist attacks in Mangu, Bokkos, Barkin Ladi and Riyom Local area of plateau state
The House also mandate the Committees on defence and legislative compliance to ensure compliance and furnish the House with a weekly report until the insecurity is brought
Following the adoption of that motion, the House adjourned the House till next week Tuesday to allow lawmakers to participate in the bye-election scheduled for the weekend.
The speaker announced that the adjournment became necessary to allow members to participate in the bye-elections.
