House of Representatives Summons Benue, Zamfara Governors Over Rising Insecurity

The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has summoned Governors Hyacinth Alia of Benue and Dauda Lawal of Zamfara, along with their respective state assemblies, to appear before it on May 8 over worsening insecurity in their states.

Petition Triggers Legislative Action

The summons follows a petition by the Guardians of Democracy and Rule of Law, highlighting the escalating security crises in both states. The governors and assemblies must justify why the National Assembly shouldn’t assume their constitutional responsibilities amid the ongoing violence.

Committee’s Stance on Rule of Law

Committee Chairman Rep. Mike Etaba emphasized through media head Chooks Oko: “Our mandate is to uphold the rule of law. All parties will have fair hearing to clarify these security challenges. We won’t tolerate anarchy in our democracy.”

Recent Security Incidents

Benue State: Between April 17-18, armed herders attacked Ukum and Logo LGAs, killing 72 people.

Zamfara State: Bandits ambushed security personnel on March 22 (10 deaths) and massacred 20 gold miners in Maru LGA on April 24.

Credit: Per Second News