BREAKING! National Security: Senate Asks IGP To Appear Before It On Tuesday
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The Senate has asked the acting Inspector General of Police, Mr Mohammed Adamu, to appear before it on Tuesday, May 7, 2019.
The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, announced this during plenary on Tuesday.
Senator Saraki made the announcement after Senator Ubali Shitu (Jigawa North-East) moved for the approval of votes and proceedings.
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Senate President, @bukolasaraki announces that on Tuesday, 7th of May, 2019 the Acting IG of Police is to honour the invitation of the Senate.#TodayInSenatePlenary
— The Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) April 30, 2019
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The lawmakers had resolved to invite the police boss to brief the Senate on the measures put in place to address the current security situation in the country.
They made the resolution on Thursday last week when they condemned the attack on Kajuru Castle Resort in Kaduna State, where gunmen killed a Nigerian and a British national.
The assailants had also abducted three other persons in the process.
More to follow…