Again, IG shuns Senate’s summons

• Senate dissolves into closed door session to act on IGP’s snub

The Inspector General of Police (IG), Mr. Ibrahim Idris, for the third time in two weeks, has shunned the summons by the Senate to brief it on the killings across the country, and the maltreatment of Senator Dino Melaye in the hands of policemen.

Unlike the first two occasions where he sent the Deputy Inspector General of Police (Operations), Mr. Habila Joshack, to represent him, Idris did not send any representative on Wednesday.

There had been the hope that Idris would finally honour the summons after Senate President Bukola Saraki and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, met with President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday to report the IG’s disregard for the parliament.

As a result of the development, the Senate dissolved into closed door session to act on IGP’s snub

The close-door session followed a motion by Senator Emmanuel Bwacha, which was seconded by Isah Hamman Misau.

Before the motion was adopted, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe described the situation as insulting to the Senate and President Buhari, insisting that drastic action must be taken.

Abaribe said, other public officers would snub the parliament in future if the IGP is allowed to go scot-free.

“Mr. President, distinguished Colleagues, I don’t see any public officer honouring our invitation if what is happening is allowed. I hereby submit that we break into close door to deal with the situation.”

Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki immediately ordered for close door after the motion was supported through a voice vote.