Senate Orders Probe into NYSC Member’s Death, Moves to Prevent Recurrence

The Senate has ordered an investigation into the death of Comrade Etimbuk Daniel, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member who passed away at an orientation camp in Enugu State. The Senate directed its committees, along with the Nigeria Police and other security agencies, to investigate the incident and recommend measures to prevent similar tragedies during the mandatory national service program.

The decision came after Senator Aniekan Bassey, representing Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District, moved a motion on a matter of urgent public importance. Bassey described Daniel’s death as tragic and called for a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death. He expressed concern over reports suggesting that Daniel died from complications arising from a seemingly minor headache after allegedly experiencing delays in receiving adequate medical attention at the camp clinic.

The Senate's move underscores its responsibility to protect the lives and welfare of Nigerians, as provided under Section 14(2)(b) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended.

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