The 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 stated that the interventions of the House and the security architecture in those areas have set criminals and bandits on the run.
Aguocha also stated that kidnapping activities have declined, and farming and economic activities are rising.
He disclosed this on Tuesday in a statement in Abuja.
According to Aguocha, plans are at an advanced stage to engage the governors of the southeast, traditional and faith-based leaders, and critical stakeholders and representatives on security issues.
“We have interfaced with relevant security agencies and Service Chiefs on the imperative to reduce kidnappings, assassinations, and banditry in the Southeast,” he said.