Kogi Assembly suspends 9 members over alleged terrorism

Lokoja – Kogi State House of Assembly on Thursday suspended nine of its members for their alleged involvement in terrorism activities.

Their suspension followed a letter written to the assembly by Governor Yahaya Bello detailing the involvement of the lawmakers in terrorism activities

The governor’s letter based on security reports on each of the suspended lawmakers.

The House therefore placed the nine lawmakers on suspension until investigation is concluded.

The suspended lawmakers are Olusola Kilani, Ijumu, Bello Hassan,Ajaokuta, Muhammed Lawi Ahmed, Okene 1 constituency , Moses Akande,Ogori – Magongo, Aderonke Aro, Yagba West, Daniyan Ranyi, Bassa, Atule Igbunu, Ibaji, Atachaji Musa, Idah and Muktar Bajeh , Okehi.

Earlier while contributing to debate on the allegation levelled against the lawmakers,the Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon Alfa Rabiu Momoh Ankpa 11, supported the suspension of the lawmakers.

He said the state is bigger than any personal interest and that lawmakers should not be found to be contravening the law.

Also speaking, Hon Collins Musa , Omala state constituency aligned himself with the Deputy Speaker , arguing that any issue that borders on terrorism is too great to be sweep under the carpet.

The nine lawmakers will remain on suspension until investigation is concluded.