The Chairman of the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee, interfacing with the relevant security agencies to reduce kidnappings, assassinations and banditry in and around Isuikwuato and Umuwneochi local government areas of Abia State, Hon. Obinna Aguocha, said with the interventions of the House and the security architecture in those areas, criminals and bandits are on the run.
The Chairman in a statement released in Abuja, said kidnapping activities are dramatically on the decline, and farming and economic activities are now on the rise.
“It has become necessary to once again brief you on the security
situation in the Southeast, particularly in the Isuikwuato and
Umunneochi local government areas of Abia State, and to update you on progress made so far.
“You recall that we have held several consultations and two public hearings, the last of which took place on the 24tn of August, 2023. As a part of the search for lasting solution, we have also engaged with Mazi Nnandi Kanu. I am happy to announce significant progress in this regard, particularly on the need to put a stop to the Monday sit-at-home that has crippled the economy of the southeast.
“We have interfaced with relevant security agencies and Service Chiefs on the imperative to reduce kidnappings, assassinations, and banditry in the southeast.
“At this juncture, we wish to appreciate the President and CinC, HE Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, for his support and encouragement in the pursuit of peace in the Southeast which is evidenced by the presence and unalloyed support of the Service Chiefs in all of our public hearings.
“The committee also expresses
our profound gratitude to the Honourable Speaker Hon. Tajudeen Abbas and the 10th house of representatives as well as members of the adhoc committee to interface with relevant security agencies to reduce kidnappings, assassination and banditry in and around Isuikwuato and Umunneochi local government area of Abia state,” he stated.
