Chairman of the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee to interface with the relevant security agencies to reduce kidnappings, assassinations and banditry in and around Isuikwuato and Umuwneochi LGA’s of Abia State, Hon. Obinna Aguocha, has said the interventions of the House and the security architecture has set the criminals on the run.
He also said kidnapping activities are dramatically on the decline, and farming and economic activities are on the rise in a statement released in Abuja on Tuesday.
“It has become necessary to once again brief you on the security
situation in the Southeast, particularly in the Isuikwuato and
Umunneochi local government areas of Abia State, and to update you
on progress made so far.
“You recall that we have held several consultations and two public
hearings, the last of which took place on the 24tn of August, 2023.
“As a part of the search for lasting solution, we have also engaged with
Mazi Nnandi Kanu. I am happy to announce significant progress in this regard.particularly on the need to put a stop to the Monday sit-at-home that has crippled the economy of the southeast.
“We have interfaced with relevant security agencies and Service Chiefs
on the imperative to reduce kidnappings, assassinations, and banditry
in the southeast.
“At this juncture, we wish to appreciate the President and CinC, Bola
Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, for his support and encouragement in the pursuit of peace in the Southeast which is evidenced by the presence and unalloyed support the Service Chiefs in all of our public hearings”, he said as he further appreciated Dr. Alex Otti, Governor.of Abia State “for his fatherly interest in the work and activities of the Ad-noc Committee,” he said.
