Following Senate’s resolution on
Thursday, to investigate alleged importation of prohibited security items by
Kogi State governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the Committee has inspected the items
at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
The items which were sealed in
cartons were displayed by Custom officials before the Committee Chairman,
Senator James Manager and others.
The items are Military
camouflage, boots, night goggles, bullet proof vests.
Following Senate’s resolution on
Thursday, to investigate alleged importation of prohibited security items by
Kogi State governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, the Committee has inspected the items
at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
The items which were sealed in
cartons were displayed by Custom officials before the Committee Chairman,
Senator James Manager and others.
The items are Military
camouflage, boots, night goggles, bullet proof vests.
Though the items are highly
restricted and could not be imported without clearance from the office of the
National Security Adviser, it was alleged that they were imported without end
user in Custom documents.
Having being seized, the Special
Adviser to Kogi State G, Capt. Jerry Omodara (rtd) showed up for clearance, but
his request was declined.
However, at Thursday’s plenary,
Senator representing Kogi West Senatorial district, Dino Melaye insisted that the
matter be investigated immediately, adding that he had enough evidence that
would assist the Committee.
The lawmaker added that the items
were in custody of Nigeria Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO), while he urged
the Committee to move into action to forstall unforseen compromises.
The motion was sustained while
the Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu detailed Senator James Manager led
Committee to visit the Airport immediately for inspection of those items.
Deputy Senate President in his
remarks on the motion urged politicians to take caution ahead of 2019
elections.
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