Nigeria, Nov. 12 -- The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the growing incidents of violence during political campaign activities across Nigeria, following reports of attacks, injuries, deaths and disruption of political gatherings in several states.

The House adopted the resolution on Thursday after a motion of urgent public importance jointly sponsored by Minority Leader Frederick Agbedi (PDP Bayelsa) and 16 other lawmakers.

The co-sponsors are Abdussamad Dasuki, Mansur Soro, George Ozodinobi, Aliyu Madaki, Usman Kumo, Sada Soli, Benedict Etanabene, Ifeanyi Uzokwe, Bamidele Salam, Abdulmumin Mohammed, Adamu Ranga, Munachim Alozie, Uchenna Okonkwo, Obordor Mitema, Marie Ebikake and Dominic Okafor

The motion, titled N...