Overview of the Proposed Amendment Bill on Security The Delta State House of Assembly has advanced legislative action aimed at improving local security infrastructure by passing the Delta State Community Security Corps Agency (Amendment) Bill through its second reading. The lead sponsor, Hon. Isaac Anwuzia, representing Aniocha South Constituency and serving as Chairman of the Committee on Peace and Security, introduced the bill alongside 27 other lawmakers. This legislative effort is focused on curbing insecurity and strengthening community-based security operations. : Read more about security and development policies in Delta State Key Objectives of the Bill Hon. Anwuzia emphasized that the amendment is designed to: By expanding the corps’ mandate and operations, the bill hopes to provide a stronger, more integrated response to crime, especially kidnapping, armed robbery, and herders-related violence. Why This Bill Matters The lawmaker highlighted that security is a foundational element for any society looking to attract investment and provide for its citizens. He noted that without safety, communities risk stagnation and economic decline. Citing the alarming rate of insecurity across Nigeria, Anwuzia urged fellow legislators to act swiftly. The bill calls for remuneration for corps members, with a base salary equivalent to Salary Grade Level 5 of the state’s civil service structure. Learn more about Nigeria’s civil service salary structure Who Will Be Involved? According to the proposed law: Next Legislative Steps The Speaker of the House has assigned the bill to a joint committee comprising the House Committee on Special Bills and the Committee on Peace and Security. The committees are expected to deliver their report by May 20, 2025. Conclusion This amendment bill signals Delta State’s commitment to combatting rising insecurity through organized, community-led security solutions. If passed into law, the Community Security Corps Agency will not only be more effective but also better positioned to partner with stakeholders in ensuring safety and peace. For more political updates and state news, visit our LMSINT MEDIA politics section. READ ALSO: Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Channel
A group of armed bandits, numbering at least 20, launched an attack on the Chikakore community in Kubwa, Abuja, on Sunday night. The assailants abducted five residents, including a family of three and a guest who was visiting. The attack took place around 11 pm when the bandits stormed the Health Centre extension area of Chikakore. Among those taken were Adesiyan Akinropo, his wife, their son, and their visiting guest. Additionally, a neighboring resident was kidnapped, bringing the total number of victims to five. During the attack, a woman was severely injured, sustaining a head wound after being struck with a gun butt. She was rushed to a hospital due to significant bleeding. Police officers from the Byzahin division arrived at the scene, but by the time they reached the location, the bandits had already fled with the victims. Residents of the community expressed their frustration over the delayed police response, noting that law enforcement arrived approximately 90 minutes after the incident had occurred. One resident voiced their concerns, stating, “The bandits have resumed attacks in Chikakore. We need a police division here in our community. We have land and a fully-built five-bedroom apartment ready to accommodate the police, but there has been no deployment yet.” This attack has sparked further anxiety over the security situation in Chikakore, which had already faced violence earlier in January. At that time, fleeing bandits from Katsina State detonated explosives near an Islamic school in Kuchibuyi, Bwari Area Council, claiming two lives. Efforts to reach Josephine Adeh, the spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, for comments were unsuccessful, as calls went unanswered. READ ALSO: Follow the LMSINT MEDIA channel on WhatsApp: Join Our WhatsApp Group Hear: Chat on WhatsApp Join our Telegram Chanel.
