- Mr. Shinkafi highlighted that these attacks occurred amid citizens grappling with economic hardships, causing significant distress to the affected communities
The House of Representatives has urged a comprehensive investigation into the reported series of relentless killings and property destruction in several communities within the Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
This call comes in the wake of the adoption of a motion of Urgent Public Importance, presented by Rep. Hassan Shinkafi (APC-Zamfara) during Tuesday’s plenary session in Abuja.
Mr. Shinkafi highlighted that these attacks occurred amid citizens grappling with economic hardships, causing significant distress to the affected communities. He emphasized the substantial losses, including shops, houses, motorcycles, and foodstuffs, incurred during the attacks.
The lawmaker said two police officers attached to Zurmi Police Divisional Headquarters were killed in one of the attacks.
The lawmaker said two police officers attached to Zurmi Police Divisional Headquarters were killed in one of the attacks.
Adopting the motion, the House urged the Inspector General of Police to set up a tactical team to unravel the mystery behind the attacks and report to the lower chamber in two weeks.
The House also urged the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to urgently support victims in the affected areas with relief materials
The House urged the federal government to deploy more military personnel to the affected areas to stop further attacks.
The House urged the Committee on Defence, Police Affairs, Humanitarian Disaster Preparedness and Legislative Compliance to ensure compliance with the directive.
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