The Nation Newspaper Reps order comprehensive investigation into killing of soldiers in Abia
The House of Representatives on Wednesday, June 5, asked security agencies in the country to carry out a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances leading to the heartless, gruesome and despicable murder of soldiers by yet-to-be-identified gunmen.
He expressed sadness about the recent brutal attack on military personnel at a checkpoint at Obikabia Junction in Aba, Abia state where five soldiers were horrendously murdered by suspected gunmen, adding that perpetrators of the act destroyed and burnt down the military vehicles at the checkpoint while some soldier narrowly escaped with gunshot injuries.
He said this could also lead to a retaliatory attack by the military and cause huge collateral damage to the people.Cement manufacturers using frivolous court orders to frustrate our work – Reps committee While appreciating the proactive action of the Deputy Speaker in dousing tension and setting up a fund for the families of the affected soldiers, the Chairman of the House Committee on Navy, Hon Yusuf Adams Gagdi expressed concern that while the House was advocating for measures to end insecurity in the country, those who put their lives on the line to serve the country are being killed by non-state actors.
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