Janet Samuel, Abuja
The Senate Wednesday summoned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory ( FCT, Abuja), Nyesom Wike and the Commissioner of Police , Benneth Igwe to appear before it over spate of kidnapping in the territory
This was sequel to the adoption of prayers contained in a motion sponsored by Senator Ned Nwoko ( PDP Delta North) on kidnap and killing of his Senior Legislative Aide ( SLA), Barrister Chris Agidy in Galadimawa last year .
Other prayers adopted by the Senate after exhaustive debate on the motion by Senators are that the Inspector – General of Police, ( IGP) Kayode Egbetokun , should urgently increase security patrols and surveillance within Abuja and across the Nation for proactive measures against kidnappings .
That the IGP should see to the installation of CCTV Cameras in strategic locations within and around Abuja Highways and that the Police should dedicate a three digit emergency number for effective emergency response .
That the Nigerian Communications Commission ( NCC) , should urgently ensure the functionality of dedicated emergency numbers for Police , Ambulance and Fire Service emergencies to enhance swift response to security and public safety incidents .
According to the President of the Senate , Godswill Akpabio, the FCT Minister and Police Commissioner , are to meet the Senate in closed door session on a date to be written in letter of summons to be forwarded to them by the Clerk of the Senate , Chinedu Akubueze .
