LAGOS HOTEL, 3 OTHER PROPERTIES FORFEITED BY DRUG KINGPINS AUCTIONED AT N6.1BILLION.(PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE.

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 Lagos hotel, 3 other properties forfeited by drug kingpins auctioned at N6.1billion *- It’s a clear message that cartels won’t be allowed to enjoy proceeds of their criminal trade, says Marwa*  A Lagos hotel and three other properties seized from drug kingpins by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and forfeited to the Federal Government through court processes have been auctioned for the sum of Six Billion One Hundred and Forty- Eight Million Nine Hundred and Sixty-Four Thousand Naira (N6,148,964,000.00) only. This was the outcome of a competitive bid process for the sale of eight assets forfeited by drug barons in parts of the country. While bidders who offered above reserved prices emerged winners of four of the listed properties, bids for four others failed because none offered up to the reserved prices. Announcing the winning bids at the bid opening ceremony attended by representatives of ICPC, Civil Society Organisations, auctioneers and bidders at the NDLE...

SENATE SEEKS DEATH PENALTY FOR KIDNAPPING.(PHOTO).


 SENATE SEEKS DEATH PENALTY FOR KIDNAPPING


Senate is proposing  death penalty for offences bordering on kidnappings and other terrorism  related crimes, with no option of fine.


It therefore resolved that the terrorism act be amended immediately.


Senate has also asked  President Bola Tinubu to rejig Nigerias security  architecture for optimal results as it resolves to stand with him in the fight against insecurity.


Senate also dissolved the standing committee on National Security and Intelligence as well as Senate Committee on Airforce, and resolves to reconstitute them within one week.


The committees on Defence, Army, Navy, Interior have also been directed to brief the senate at closed session within one week and submit reports of their reports to plenary in two weeks time.


These formed part of resolutions adopted as Senate debates  the 

recent spike of attacks on soft targets in parts of Nigeria.


Senate is suggesting the deployment of technology, stiffer penalties on kidnapping, banditry and insurgency , as well as using any means possible to put a stop to these heinous crimes. 


While debating a motion on the security breaches in kebbi, kwara and Niger states, Senate commended the prompt response of President Tinubu and security operatives and mandated the joint Senate committee on security to investigate observed lapses.


The lawmakers also canvassed sharing of intelligence by the US and international community in order to restore safety and peace across communities.


Senate has resolved that its leadership should also meet with the President and brief him on all resolutions adopted on the issue.

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