Reps probe Kaduna killings

The House Representatives yesterday urged the police to investigate the recurrent crises in Kaduna State and bring the perpetrators to justice.

The resolution of the House comes on the heels of the October 21 attack at Kujama town in Chikun Local Government Area, where 50 persons were reportedly killed.

It also urged security agencies to ensure the release of a paramount ruler of Adara people, who was abducted while returning from the scene of the crisis.

The resolution of the House followed the passage of a motion by Minority Yakubu Barde (PDP, Kaduna), titled: Killings, Abduction and Destruction of Property in Kajuru and Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Moving the motion, the lawmaker chronicled what led to the crises, saying: “It was a tale of an attack in Kasuwa Magani, a weekly market in Kajuru Local Government Area in the state, on October 18 and an allegedly retaliation on October 21 on Kujama town in Chikun Local Government Area by hoodlums.

“The paramount ruler of Adara people was abducted with his wife and driver while returning from the scene of the crisis.”

The House also resolved that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) should provide materials to those affected by the crisis.