The senate has asked the federal government to repatriate
displaced residents of Ogun state who are seeking solace in Benin Republic
after attacks on their communities by suspected herdsmen.
The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Tolu Odebiyi,
senator representing Ogun west, on Wednesday.
Odebiyi said Ogun could not be left with the task of
resettling the displaced residents.
“Many communities, namely (but not limited to) Asa, Oho Agbooro, Moro, Ibeku and Agbon Ojodu,
“The countless attacks by these criminal elements have forced
many residents of these areas have deserted and relocated to a refugee camp in
the Pobe area of Benin Republic in search of safety, with many of them forced
to live in very unfavourable conditions in the refugee camps.
“The state government alone, can not be left with the
onerous task of resettling these displaced citizens, hence, the need for
support from the federal government to effectively return the affected citizens
back to their various communities.
“If the Benin Republic that is a neighbour to Nigeria could
accommodate Nigerians, give them food and set up a refugee camp for them,
Nigeria needs to positively step up on how we treat our citizens who are
victims of an internally induced crisis.”
The senate also urged the National Emergency Management
Agency (NEMA), the humanitarian affairs ministry, and the Border Communities
Development Agency (BCDA) to provide relief for the affected persons.
The motion was adopted after it was put to a voice vote by
Senate President Ahmad Lawan.
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