The Abia State House of Assembly on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, resolved to take firm action against kidnappers and other criminal elements operating in the state.
The House also unanimously decided to summon security chiefs in the state for an interface to address the rising cases of kidnapping and security breaches in parts of Abia.
The resolution followed a motion moved by the Deputy Speaker, Rt. Hon. Augustine Okezie Mmeregini, during plenary.
Presenting the motion, Mmeregini expressed concern over the recent abduction of Mr. Dennis Okechi Izuchukwu and Mrs. Onyiyechi Ekechukwu by gunmen at Umuawa, Alaocha community in Ohuhu, Umuahia North Local Government Area.
He warned that the fresh wave of kidnappings demands immediate and decisive action from the government.
The Deputy Speaker urged the House to put pressure on the Abia State Homeland Security Agency and other sister security agencies to intensify efforts towards protecting lives and property of Ndi Abia.
Mmeregini further called on the House to direct the 17 Local Government Area Mayors to reactivate and strengthen community vigilante groups in their respective councils.
He also advocated that the mayors should encourage traditional rulers and Presidents-General of town unions to remain vigilant and collaborate with security agencies in their communities.
In response to the motion, the House resolved to invite all security chiefs in the state for an urgent interface on the security situation.
