Nasarawa Speaker Calls for Action Against Kidnapping

Nasarawa State House of Assembly Speaker, Danladi Jatau, has urged security agencies to take decisive action against the growing cases of kidnapping in the state. This call was made during a visit to Dr. Haruna Joseph Kigbu, a former House of Representative Member, who was recently abducted and released by kidnappers.

Incident Description

The Speaker described the incident as “barbaric and unfortunate” and expressed dismay over the increasing trend of kidnapping in the country. He emphasized that kidnapping has become a business among some elements, and it’s essential to bring this menace to an end.

Call to Action

Speaker Jatau called on security agencies to intensify their efforts to combat kidnapping. He also sympathized with Dr. Kigbu over the death of his police orderly, who was shot by the kidnappers. The Speaker emphasized that security is everybody’s business and encouraged the people of the state to take an active role in preventing kidnapping.

Response from Dr. Kigbu

Dr. Haruna Joseph Kigbu appreciated the Speaker, members, and other entourage for their visit. He prayed for God’s blessings and protection for all Nigerians from evil.

Additional Context

During the visit, the Speaker and his entourage also attended the launching and fundraising ceremony for the Evangelical Reformed Church of Christ ERCC Ashangwa, Lafia local government. Speaker Jatau advocated for peaceful coexistence among diverse nationalities in the state, emphasizing that development can only thrive in a peaceful environment.