Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has asked
President Muhammadu Buhari to declare bandits as terrorists to support security
agencies in waging war against the criminal elements.
In an adopted resolution on Wednesday, the upper Chamber
lamented the huge human and material casualties orchestrated by bandits
believed to be mostly of Fulani ethnic stock.
In the motion which was sponsored by Senator Ibrahim
Abdullahi Gobir and 8 others, the lawmaker expressed concern that Sokoto State
and other parts of North West have become a haven for bandits.
Gobir reminded Senators that last Saturday, about 21
Security personnel were massacred by bandits in the Dama and Gangara area of
Sokoto State.
“Concerned that on Saturday, 25th September 2021, twenty-one
Security personnel were killed in Dama and Gangara villages by the rampaging
bandits.
”This has gone to portray the seriousness of the problem
which requires concerted and urgent action by the declaration of total war on
bandits.
In his contribution, Senator Kabir Gaya representing Kano
South Senatorial District and former governor recalled that Senate has
severally invited Security Chiefs to the hallowed Chambers to know their
challenges which, initially was funding.
After the funds were provided, it is unfortunate that
insecurity persists to the consternation of all, Gaya lamented.
He said plans were afoot by bandits to massively invade the
Federal Capital Territory.
“There was intelligence report that very soon bandit’s would
invade Abuja and this should give room for concern. In Southern Kaduna on
Tuesday, there was an attack on communities where about 34 lives were lost. I,
therefore, supported the motion.
Senator Uche Ekwunife bemoaned insecurity in the South East
stressing that there was a need for the quick intervention of the Federal
Government before it became too late.
”Mr. Senate President, you recalled that when you were
campaigning to become Senate President, you promised to take the issue of
insecurity seriously,” she said.
She further lamented the escalating insecurity to the extent
that in South East, assassination and kidnapping has become the other of the
day, asking that President Muhammadu addresses the nation.
After contributions, Senate among other resolutions asked
the FG to declare leaders of bandits wanted and be tracked wherever they may
be.
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