Senate cuts recess short for emergency sitting on insecurity

From Adesuwa Tsan, Abuja
Barely five days after the National Assembly embarked on a recess to mark the third anniversary of the 10th Assembly, the Senate has recalled senators for an emergency plenary to address security matters on Tuesday, June 23.
In a formal notice by the Clerk of the Senate, Emmanuel Odo, the leadership of the chamber directed all senators to return to plenary at 11am at the Senate Chamber, National Assembly Complex, Abuja.
The notice, issued on behalf of the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, said the emergency session was being convened to consider matters of urgent national importance.
“I am directed by the President of the Senate, Godswill Obot Akpabio...