By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
Accept
Okay.ngOkay.ngOkay.ng
Font ResizerAa
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Reading: Senate Summons NSA, Abubakar Malami Over Kogi’s Armed Vigilante Group
Share
Font ResizerAa
Okay.ngOkay.ng
  • News
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Search
  • News
    • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Business & Economy
  • Sport
  • Tech
Follow US
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2022 - All rights reserved
News

Senate Summons NSA, Abubakar Malami Over Kogi’s Armed Vigilante Group

Farouk Mohammed
By Farouk Mohammed
Published: March 14, 2018
Share
2 Min Read
SHARE

The Senate has summoned the National Security Adviser, Gen. Babagana Monguno (retd.); and the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), over a vigilante group recently created by the Kogi State Government.

The Senate specifically asked its committees on National Security and Intelligence, and Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters to invite the officials “with a view to disbanding this unconstitutional body.”

Lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Senator Dino Melaye, at the plenary on Wednesday, had moved a motion seeking the intervention of the Senate on the legalisation of an armed ‘Vigilante Service Group’ in Kogi, alleging that it was an attempt to introduce state police “through the back door.”

Melaye, who read from a copy of the law establishing the group, emphasised Section 15 of the law which empowers the group to carry “dane guns, hunter’s gun and other light weapons” that are commensurate with their duties and responsibilities.

- Advertisement -

According to him, it was similar to how ‘Maitasine’ started in Kano which was not contained and became damaging.

“This is how Boko Haram started. This is how Sarasuka started. The Senate will not fold its arms and close its eyes, where a state government is equipping militia groups to wreck havoc on innocent citizens.

“This group is already killing in every part of Kogi State,” Melaye alleged.

He stated that the establishment of the VSG in Kogi was in conflict with the Constitution.

- Advertisement -

He alleged that the functions of the group was in conflict with those of the Nigeria Police Force as stipulated in Section 214 of the Constitution.

Stay Updated on the Go with Our Latest News—Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!
TAGGED:Abubakar MalamiKogiSenateVigilante Group
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Telegram Email Copy Link Print
ByFarouk Mohammed
Publisher
Follow:
Farouk Mohammed is a Head Editor at Okay Nigeria (Okay.ng). He has been publishing for 10 years and focused more on Local/World News on Okay.ng
Previous Article President Buhari Vows to Secure the Release of Chibok, Dapchi Girls’
Next Article Nigeria Ranked 91st Happiest Country In the World

Connect with Okay on Social

FacebookLike
XFollow
InstagramFollow
TelegramFollow

Dollar/Naira Rates

Dollar to Naira Exchange Rate

Okay.ng Logo
Buy Rate ₦1,605.00
Sell Rate ₦1,620.00

Last updated: 4 days ago (June 3, 2025 2:33 pm)

Displayed rates are for informational purposes only and are subject to change.

USD/NGN Converter

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Recent Posts

Pastor Adeboye
Pastor Adeboye Shares Divine Directive: Leaving RCCG Could Lead to Tragic Loss
News
Anglican Bishop of Lafia Calls on President Tinubu to Address Root Causes of Nigeria’s Insecurity and Economic Woes
News
Egbe Bobakeye Okunrin Akile Ijebu Refutes False Claims About Queen Elizabeth II’s 1956 Visit
News
NRC Managing Director Warns Against Railway Vandalism: “We Don’t Have Scraps, We Have National Assets”
News
Tragic Head-On Collision in Jigawa Claims Nine Lives, Dozens Injured
News
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

You May Also Like

Sport

Victor Osimhen Returns to Nigeria as Al Hilal Transfer Hangs in Balance Ahead of FIFA Club World Cup

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 7, 2025
News

Tinubu Urged by PDP to Cut Fuel and Electricity Costs Amid Eid-el-Kabir Festivities

Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
Oluwadara Akingbohungbe
June 7, 2025
Mike Ejeagha
News

Mike Ejeagha, Nigerian Highlife Maestro, Dies at 95

Muhammad A. Aliyu
Muhammad A. Aliyu
June 7, 2025
Okay.ngOkay.ng
Follow US
© OKN MEDIA PUBLISHING 2025 - All rights reserved
  • About Okay.ng
  • Advertising on Okay.ng
  • Contact Okay.ng
  • Careers
  • Meet the Team behind Okay.ng
  • Ownership and Funding of Okay.ng
  • Editorial Principles at Okay.ng
adbanner
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?