Senator Ndume Slaps Lawmaker; Another Hon. Beaten Into Coma, Hospitalized For Months

The Borno State House of Assembly has suspended its legislative activities for a month following allegations that Senator Ali Ndume slapped a lawmaker representing Damboa state constituency, Habu Dala Aji, at a political meeting.

In a statement on Thursday obtained by Naija News, Speaker of the assembly Abdulkareem Lawan, said Aji was slapped by Ndume at his residence when he was trying to settle a misunderstanding between his electorate from Damboa.

The Speaker further stated that during the settlement process, “some hoodlums attacked and beat up Hon. Mohammed Saleh Baga,” who went into coma and was hospitalised for 3 months.

Following the incidents, the House resolved that: “all sponsors and those who attacked Saleh Banga should be arrested and arraigned before a court of law by security agencies.

“That the inspector general of police (IGP) and Senate President are to investigate the action of Senator Ndume’s slapping and humiliation of Hon. Habu Dala Aji,

“That the Kwaya-Kusar local council secretary should be relieved of her position as Secretary to the local Government

“That the Honourable House also resolved to suspend legislative activities for 1 month pending the outcome of the resolution passed.”