The Lagos State House of Assembly has adopted a resolution calling on Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to recruit more Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps (LNSC) personnel to assist other security agencies in tackling rising kidnap cases in the state.
The House adopted the motion following increasing incidents of kidnapping in some states.
The motion was adopted under matter of urgent public importance at the plenary on Monday.
Sokoto and Kaduna are among the states that have recorded abductions of students by bandits lately.
The Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, noting that the case of the Chibok girls had not yet been concluded, said it was important for every Nigerian to rise up and speak against kidnapping.
He sympathised with the states and families of victims affected by recent abductions of students.
Mr Obasa said it was painful that while parents struggle to send their children to school to seek knowledge, “evil people in the name of kidnappers are hell-bent on destroying the future of the children
“It is very important for all of us to rise up and find a lasting solution. Security is very essential in every given society and if we fail to protect lives, then what do we have as responsibility?
“We must commend our First Lady for being bold and coming out and even talking about capital punishment,” he said.
The speaker commended the military for its effort but said more needed to be done to check attacks by kidnappers.
Mr Obasa recalled the situation that necessitated the enactment of the anti-kidnapping law of the state some years ago and urged the National Assembly to review existing laws relating to kidnapping.
The Speaker also urged the federal legislature to expedite action on the creation of state police.
Speaking, the deputy majority leader of the House, Adedamola Kasunmu, said it was necessary at this time to call on governors and speakers of states to act regarding related legislation.
In their contributions, Tobun Abiodun (APC-Epe 1) and Nureni Akinsanya (APC-Mushin 1) commended the speaker for raising the issue, noting that the state was gradually experiencing cases of kidnappings.
Also speaking, Sa’ad Olumoh (APC-Ajeromi-Ifelodun 1) advocated the establishment of special courts to ensure speedy trial of kidnappers.
Abiodun Orekoya (APC-Shomolu 1) urged the military to employ technology in their fight against insecurity
(NAN)
