The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has expressed deep concern over the escalating insecurity across the state, particularly the growing wave of kidnappings.
Speaker of the House, Dr. Danladi Jatau, made the remarks on Wednesday during plenary in Lafia, following a motion raised by Mr. Solomon Akwashiki, who represents Lafia Central Constituency. Akwashiki described the capital city as no longer safe, warning that kidnappers were operating freely.
“If Lafia is no longer safe, then where else is?” Akwashiki asked. “These kidnappers are on a rampage and must be stopped before it’s too late.”
The speaker called on the state’s security agencies to fully implement the anti-kidnapping law previously enacted by the House, which he said was designed to tackle exactly this type of criminal activity.
“Our resolutions are clear,” Jatau stated. “We urge the Governor to direct security agencies to strengthen security across Nasarawa. Furthermore, we insist that these agencies make effective use of the anti-kidnapping law passed by this House. We also call on citizens to report suspicious activities or individuals to security operatives.”
Other lawmakers also voiced their concerns. Daniel Ogazi (APC-Kokona East) reminded the House that the anti-kidnapping law includes a provision allowing for capital punishment for convicted kidnappers.
“That law was working, but we no longer see it being enforced,” Ogazi said.
The Majority Leader, Suleiman Azara, alongside Esson Mairiga (PDP-Lafia North) and Mohammed Omadefu (APC-Keana), also supported calls for urgent action, urging security agencies to revise their strategies in combating the growing threat.
Lawmakers concluded by reaffirming their commitment to supporting policies that will restore peace and safety.
