… expresses concern over rising cases of killings, kidnappings
Senate, on Tuesday, summoned the nation’s Security Chiefs over the spate of insecurity across the country.
Senate also disclosed plan to meet with President Bola Tinubu for briefings on the worsening security situation across the country.
Senate leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, raised the motion of Urgent National importance on National Security on behalf of the 109 senators.
He said, “Mr President, Motion on the spate of Insecurity in the Nigerian Nation.
“The Senate notes with sadness, the rising spate of killings, kidnappings, banditry and other criminal activities in the country.
“Senate further notes the recent killings in Agata local government area of Benue State, which led to the loss of lives, including security personnel and wantom destruction of properties as well as the brutal killings of eleven residents of Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.
“Senate equally notes the various kidnappings in the Federal Capital Territory where victims have been killed after collecting ransom.
“Senate is also aware of several cases of kidnappings all over the country where huge ransom had been paid and several of the victims still got killed.
“Senate is also aware that the recent killings of two traditional rulers in Ekiti State and the abduction of primary school pupils in Ekiti had further aggravated the level of insecurity in the country.
“Senate notes the unfortunate bomb explosion at Bodija in Ibadan Oyo State where no less than five lives were lost and several residential houses, schools, hotels, and religious centres were destroyed.
“The Senate equally notes the killing of several residents of Mangu, Bokkos, and Barkin Ladi communities in Plateau State.”
Senate however observed a minute’s silence in honour of the deceased.
Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, in his comment, said, “After the interactive session with the security chiefs, which we agreed that it should be next week, we would also fix a time to discuss the outcome with Mr President.”