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Floor of House of Representatives
The House of Representatives has called on the Inspector-General of Police to ensure justice in a killing of a servingNational Youth Service Corps (NYSC)member, Miss Chalya Silas, in Kaduna state.
The resolution followed the adoption of a motion by Beni Lar during plenary on Tuesday, October 31.
The House recalled that on October 18, 2023, Silas, a National Youth Service Corps member deployed to Kaduna state was brutally murdered while jogging in Barnawa, Kaduna South Local Government Area.
It noted that Silas hailed from Tabat, in Langtang North Federalconstituency, Plateau state.
The House also noted that deceased who is a graduate of Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Jos, tragically died at the hands of her assailants while undertaking the mandatory service year.
The motion read in part:“The tragic incident is one of numerous murders of innocent girls and women nationwide, with perpetrators often unaccounted for or not brought to justice.
“The House is worried that the safety and security of the girl child is no longer guaranteed, giventhe continued liberty and freedom enjoyed by these heinous assailants, who still roam the streets preying on their next victim.
“The prompt justice in this case would deter potential perpetrators, thereby ensuring a safer environment for Nigerian childrenand residents
“Delaying justice in this case would be equivalent to denying justice to the victims’ families and loved ones, as well as the entire nation,” the House said.
The lawmakers observed a minute silence in honour of the deceased and tasked the Kaduna state Commissioner of Police to speedily identify the assailants.
The Speaker, Rep. Tajudeen Abbas, mandated the Committee on Police to investigate the matter.
He also mandated the Committee on Youth Development to review the safety of corps members as they fulfil their one-year compulsory national service.
Addressing newsmen after plenary, Lar commended the house for the swift response to the plight of her constituent.
She promised to also follow up on resolutions of the house to ensure speedy implementations by the police authorities.
Lar also said that there is a need to tighten parliamentary oversight functions on security agencies and to ensure improved effectiveness.(The Nation)
