The House of Representatives has received a petition from the Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Hon. Dr. Gift Worlu, alleging police complicity in a series of crises rocking several communities within the council area.
The petition, which was presented on Friday during plenary by the Minority Leader of the House and Member representing Obio/Akpor Federal Constituency, Rep. Kingsley Ogundu Chinda, is directed against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP).
According to Rep. Chinda, the local government chairman expressed deep concern over what he described as “a disturbing trend of police involvement and collaboration with certain individuals identified as land grabbers,” which has allegedly resulted in violent invasions, displacement of residents, and the breakdown of law and order in some affected communities.
He noted that the petitioner is calling for the urgent intervention of the National Assembly to address the situation, restore peace, and ensure the Nigeria Police Force acts within the bounds of the law.
“Mr Speaker, I have a petition from Hon. Dr. Gift Worlu, Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State. The petition is against the Inspector-General of Police, and the thrust of the petition is that several communities within his local government area appear to be in crisis resulting from the actions of some police officers and individuals described as land grabbers,” Chinda said.
Following the presentation, the Speaker of the House granted leave for Rep. Kingsley Ogundu Chinda to formally lay the petition before the House for further legislative consideration.
