The Senate has ordered a probe into alleged the arming of vigilance groups in Kogi State by Governor Yahaya Bello.

The lawmakers said that the governor’s action negated the provisions of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) .

Consequently, the Upper House mandated its Committee on National Security, Intelligence and Judiciary to summon the National Security Adviser (NSA), Brigadier-General Babagana Mungono (rtd) and the Attorney -General of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami for prompt action against the militia group.

The Senate’s move for the disbandment of armed vigilantes was sequel to a motion moved by Senator Dino Melaye (APC Kogi west).

Melaye had in the motion anchored on Order 42(1) of the Senate Standing Rules, alleged that the Governor Bello had introduced state police through the back door.


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