Speaking at the inauguration of the committee on Thursday, Speaker Tajudeen Abbas described the situation as unacceptable and intolerable, pointing out that Abuja, once regarded as one of the safest capitals in West Africa, now witnesses violent attacks almost daily. 

He questioned why the multi-million-dollar CCTV network, designed to provide real-time monitoring and swift security response, has instead coincided with a surge in crime.Abbas demanded that Nigerians be told the truth about whether the huge investment was misappropriated, abandoned mid-way, crippled by poor management, or deliberately sabotaged. 

Represented by Hon. Julius Pondi, the Speaker directed the committee to conduct a thorough, forensic investigation covering the current physical and operational state of the CCTV infrastructure, its level of integration with security agencies, the reasons for its inability to deliver results, and any evidence of negligence or sabotage. 

The panel is also expected to recommend whether the system can still be revived or requires a complete overhaul.

The Speaker summoned the Ministers of the Federal Capital Territory, Finance, and Interior, the Inspector-General of Police, the six Area Council chairmen, heads of security agencies, and the contractors involved to appear before the committee and render full accounts. 

He further urged traditional rulers to strengthen intelligence-sharing with law-enforcement agencies.

The probe follows a series of brazen abductions in Abuja, including the recent overnight raid in which six schoolgirls and a 16-year-old boy were taken from their homes. 

Pressure has been mounting on the government to explain how the capital has become so unsafe despite the massive investment in surveillance technology, with the ad-hoc committee expected to submit its findings and recommendations within weeks.