In a resolution that was passed during plenary on Wednesday, the House of Representatives made a decision to investigate the crisis that has occurred in Osun state.
The crisis has resulted in the deaths of approximately six individuals, and several others have been injured.
The House of Representatives asked the Inspector General of Police to restore order in the state in order to prevent any further loss of lives and property.
Additionally, the House of Representatives decided to establish a special ad hoc committee to investigate the problem.
He claims that the fired officials are now storming their respective local government secretariats in an attempt to seize control without a court order.
In a previous statement, the Governor of Osun State, in his capacity as chief security officer, had warned of a potential danger to the state’s peace and security on February 16th, urging the Inspector General of Police and other security formation heads to prevent violence.
The governor warned that if the current trend of political actors resorting to self-help is not stopped, it might inspire citizens to do the same in response to perceived injustices and privileges.
He voiced his concern that the current situation in Osun state may deteriorate.
He reported that six people have died as a result of the avoidable violence in Osun, and that scores more are in critical condition in hospitals around the country.
According to him, Osun’s security could be jeopardized if this anarchy and arbitrariness is not addressed soon.
He emphasized that the safety and well-being of the people must be the first and foremost goal of any administration, according to Section 14(2)(b) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria’s Constitution (as amended) from 1999.
He insisted that the House, in its capacity as an assembly of the people, must do what is necessary to protect Nigerians and their possessions from harm.
According to him, the state of Osun can be brought back to normalcy by the Nigerian Police, the Department of State Service, and other security agencies.
The nation’s top lawyer, the Attorney General of the Federation, should advise the relevant parties to defuse the tension in Osun.