Written by Udeme Utip, Uyo Thursday, 28 June 2012
IN its efforts at proffering solutions to the current security threat to the unity of the country, members of the Senate have asked the Federal Government to create a special court to try cases of terrorism and strengthen laws relating to other forms of insecurity.
This was part of resolutions reached at the end of the retreat organised for senators at Le Meridien Ibom Hotel and Golf Resort, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, as they tasked the Federal Government that war on corruption should be intensified at all quarters.
The resolutions also called for the strengthening of terrorism and insecurity-related laws, as well as increase logistics supports to Borno and other states affected by security challenges, even as they charged the Federal Government to enhance bi-lateral and multi-lateral network in curbing terrorism.
Proffering more solutions to Boko Haram problem, the retreat resolved that the Federal Government should intensify measures to create more employment opportunities, to reduce poverty and number of idle youths in the society.
The 15-point commu-niqué, which was endorsed by Senator Ndoma Egba, the chairman, communiqué committee, Senate Retreat 2012, observed among other things that to counter terrorism in the country, there must be new legislations and re-examination of existing legal framework on security.
It, therefore, called for effective national security, saying that it was crucial for meaningful and sustainable development in Nigeria.
The communique also called for partnership with the international community to curb cases of insecurity and terrorism which, according to it, was imperative, given the international dimension and connections of terrorist organisations.
“In addition to the current measure being pursued by the government, there is the need for dialogue as feasible solution to addressing and resolving the Boko Haram attacks, while the sect should be encouraged to embrace dialogue as well,” the communiqué stressed.
via Tribune
http://tribune.com.ng/index.php/news/43321-create-special-court-to-try-terrorism-cases-senate-tells-fg
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