The House of Representatives has ordered the Chief of Army Staff and the Inspector General of Police to thoroughly investigate the invasion of five communities in Ahiazu Local Government Ares of Imo State by law enforcement officers.
The Tuesday resolution was passed sequel to the adoption of a motion sponsored by Hon Chinedu Emeka, who observed that the invasion of the communities commenced in the early hours of Saturday, February 12, 2022.
While soliciting for the House intervention with a view to stop the invasion, siege, unlawful arrest and wanton destruction of lives and properties in the affected communities, namely: Ihitteafoukwu, Umu Okirika, Oparanadim, Mpam, and Ogbor Umeze.
He observed that the affected communities have been peaceful and quiet in Ahiazu Mbaise/Ezinihitte Federal Constituency, whose citizens are known for agrarian values and industrious Ness, Tribune reports.
“The House also notes with serious concern, the alleged invasion, siege, unlawful arrest and wanton destruction of lives and properties belonging to indigenes of the five Communities, which commenced in the early hours of Saturday, February 12, 2022, by armed men suspected to be law enforcement agents.
“The House is aware that the primary responsibility of law enforcement agencies is to maintain law and order and not to wantonly destroy lives and properties or other actions that are inimical to fundamental human rights.
