The Nasarawa State House of Assembly has expressed deep concern over escalating insecurity in the state, particularly the surge in kidnapping cases.
The Speaker, Dr. Danladi Jatau, issued the warning during Wednesday’s plenary in Lafia after Solomon Akwashiki, member representing Lafia Central Constituency, raised the matter as one of public interest.
Jatau urged security agencies to enforce the state’s anti-kidnapping law and intensify operations to curb the menace. He further called on residents to report suspicious movements and activities to security operatives.
“The state is gradually becoming a kidnapping den. We call on the governor to direct security agencies to beef up security across the state and use the law passed by this House to deal with kidnappers,” the speaker said.
Earlier, Akwashiki lamented that Lafia, the state capital, was no longer safe, warning that the unchecked activities of kidnappers posed grave danger. “If Lafia is not safe, where else will be safe?” he asked.
Other lawmakers, including Daniel Ogazi (APC-Kokona East), Suleiman Azara (APC-Awe South), Esson Mairiga (PDP-Lafia North) and Mohammed Omadefu (APC-Keana), also pressed for stronger enforcement of the anti-kidnapping law and urged security agencies to adopt fresh strategies to combat the crisis.
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