- Hon. Ahmed Satomi clarified that the House of Representatives did not summon FCT Minister Nyesom Wike regarding rising crime in Abuja
- The House mandated its committees to investigate criminal activities, particularly “One Chance” crimes, following the tragic murder of a legislative aide
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on National Security and Intelligence, Hon. Ahmed Satomi, clarified on Wednesday that the House did not summon the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, or the newly appointed Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, concerning the rise in crime in Abuja.
Speaking during a media chat with humanitarian correspondents, Hon. Satomi addressed reports that suggested the House had summoned the officials.
He dismissed these claims, noting that the House had only mandated its joint committees on FCT, Police, and National Intelligence to investigate the recent rise in criminal activities, particularly the notorious “One Chance” crimes in the nation’s capital.
The motion was sponsored by Hon. Dabo Haruna (APC Bauchi) and was adopted by the House on Tuesday. It was aimed at addressing the murder of Miss Na’imi Sulaiman, a Legislative Aide to Hon. Haruna, who was tragically killed by “One Chance” criminals despite a ransom being paid for her release.
Hon. Satomi explained, “The House only mandated the Committees on National Intelligence, Police, and FCT to conduct a thorough investigation and collaborate with stakeholders such as the FCT Minister, the FCT Commissioner of Police, and the DG DSS to ensure justice is served and the menace of ‘One Chance’ is effectively tackled.”
He emphasized that no formal summoning had occurred, and the committees had yet to commence their legislative duties on the issue.
He assured Nigerians that the investigation would be carried out diligently and that security agencies would work to apprehend the perpetrators.
Satomi also expressed confidence in the new DSS Director General, Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, praising his experience in intelligence and security.
He urged the media to ensure accuracy in their reporting, stating, “The media is the mirror through which everyone looks, and we must be factual in our reporting.”
The House’s attention to the issue comes in response to the tragic killing of Miss Sulaiman, who was abducted by “One Chance” operators in Abuja.