Imo state House of Assembly has summoned Olaniyi Fafowora to appear on the floor of the Assembly over the incessant killings going on in Okigwe council area of the state.
Fafowora is the state commissioner of police. The speaker of the House, Chiji Collins gave this directive while entertaining a motion during plenary on Thursday.
The CP’s invitation was sequel to the motion moved by the member representing Okigwe state constituency, Chidiebere Ogbunikpa during the plenary where he registered his displeasure on the invasion of armed gangs in the area.
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Leading debate, Ogbunikpa said the police and other security agencies had failed to protect the people contrary to their vows to be the watchdog of the society.
The motion read: “Whereas the police and other security agencies are charged with the responsibility of protecting lives and properties of Nigerian citizens, Okigwe people inclusive.
“The police and other security agencies have failed to protect the people of Okigwe local government area. This fact became clear with the type of sporadic shooting that took place in Okigwe town last night which left eight persons dead and not less than twelve others wounded.
“The hoodlums had a field day as they went street by street in Okigwe town with bike shooting and killing my people unchallenged by the police and other security agencies in the area including the army.”
“Be it resolved by this honourable House that Imo state government and the police to provide operational vehicles and other equipment or manpower to enable the officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force fight armed gangs in Okigwe.”
The motion was cosponsored by Paul Emeziem of Onuimo state constituency, Pascal Okolie of Orlu constituency and Kennedy Ibeh representing Obowo state constituency.