The House of Representatives on Tuesday, urged the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun to take over the investigation and prosecution of the officer(s) involved in the alleged shooting and killing of two years old Ivan Omhonrina in Delta State.
The House also urged the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency and other sister agencies to provide periodic training and sensitisation programs for their officers and men on the appropriate use of firearms, conflict resolution, and respect for the human rights of citizens.
The House also mandated its Committee on Human Rights and National Security and Intelligence (when constituted) to ensure that the family of the slain Omhonrina is adequately compensated for its loss and report back within 6 weeks.
The House further mandated its Committee on National Security and Intelligence (when constituted) to effectively monitor the activities of law enforcement agencies through evaluations and monitoring to prevent similar and submit its report back within four weeks for further legislative actions.