Sen. Wamakko Condemns Wave of Killings, Kidnappings, Seeks Stronger Security Architecture
Sen. Wamakko Condemns Wave of Killings, Kidnappings, Seeks Stronger Security ArchitectureBy Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto
Sen. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, representing Sokoto North Senatorial District in Sokoto State, has condemned the rising wave of killings, kidnappings, and attacks on innocent citizens across Nigeria.
The former Governor of Sokoto further urged the federal government to urgently strengthen the country’s security architecture.
According to a statement issued by his Media Office on Friday, Sen. Wamakko, who spoke on the Senate’s floor in Abuja, said that the frequency and brutality of recent attacks demand immediate and coordinated action.
“We cannot continue to lose innocent lives to bandits, kidnappers, and violent criminals while communities live in fear. Protecting lives and property is the primary duty of government,” Wamakko said.
He cited several incidents recorded in the past week as evidence of the worsening situation:
He recalled that jn Oyo State, gunmen abducted 49 people, including schoolchildren, teachers, and a toddler, in Orire Local Government Area. Three victims were shot, one teacher was beheaded, and 45 remained in captivity as of 31st May.
Also, In Ibadan, the wife and twin 12-year-old sons of a relative of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, were kidnapped on the morning of 3rd June while on their way to school.
Also, In Kwara State, suspected bandits killed one resident and abducted two women in a Fulani settlement in Lafiagi, Edu LGA, on 2nd June.
Furthermore, In Borno State, 42 students of Government Day Secondary School, Mussa, in Askira/Uba LGA were abducted, prompting a planned protest by the National Association of Nigerian Students.
The former Governor also said that he was deeply saddened by the recent dastardly attacks on the innocent residents of Dan-Gulbi village in Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State that resulted in the loss of several lives and property.
Sen. Wamakko,. therefore called for improved intelligence gathering, better funding and equipment for security forces, increased deployment to vulnerable communities, and closer collaboration between federal and state governments with traditional and community leaders.
“The bloodshed must stop. Restoring public confidence in our security system must be treated as a national emergency,” he added.
The Senate resolved to engage security chiefs to review ongoing operations and consider legislative measures to support the fight against insecurity.
