The Senate has called on the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to revisit the failed $500m contract awarded in 2009 for the installation of CCTV cameras in Abuja and its environs

The Senate also wants the executive to install CCTV cameras in strategic locations in the 36 states of the federation to forestall incidences of kidnapping and other criminal activities across the country.

These resolutions among other were taken today at plenary following debate presented by Senator Ned Nwoko, having expressed grave concern over the kidnapping incident in Galadimawa area of Abuja where 19 people were forcefully taken from their homes including his Senior Legislative Aide, Barrister Chris-Agidy.
(Cue In: Sen Ned On Kidnappings)


The Senate Leadership also called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to increase security patrol around the FCT and other parts of the country to curb the worrisome trend.

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