Killings in FCT causing global embarrassment – Reps

The House of Representatives says the Federal Capital Territory where national and international businesses are being conducted is no longer safe as there have been reported cases of kidnappings and banditry within the territory.

It said: “the rate of killings across the nation which are now spilling into the Federal Capital Territory is breeding a global embarrassment depicting how less prepared again in terms of security.”

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This was contained in a motion adopted by the house on Wednesday, sponsored by Shehu Barwa Beji (APC, Niger) and Saidu Umar Doka (APC, Niger)

The House called for establishment of a military base in some Niger State communities to address killings by bandits.

It noted that the recent recurrent attacks in Rafi and Shiroro Local Government Areas of Niger State led to loss of lives and property.

It said the operational structure of the Nigerian Military required urgent reforms.