The minority caucus in the House of Representatives has voiced deep concerns over the worsening insecurity in Nigeria, particularly the frequent abductions of travelers on highways.
In a statement issued on Monday by Kingsley Chinda, the caucus leader, the lawmakers highlighted the alarming series of kidnappings, including the abduction of 29 medical students in Benue, which they said threatens the future of education and healthcare in the country.
The caucus also condemned the kidnapping of Isa Muhammad Bawa, the Sarkin Gobir of Gatawa district in Sokoto, and his son, describing it as an affront to traditional institutions.
They further pointed to the tragic killing of Tanimu Kunbiya, the Gara of Chanchanji, and his son Yusuf in Taraba state as indicative of a total breakdown in national security.
Expressing grave concern, the caucus noted that Nigeria’s interstate highways, vital for commerce and transportation, have become dangerous hotspots for kidnappers and criminals.
They emphasized that no part of the country appears safe for citizens to live, work, and contribute to national growth.
The statement also highlighted the recent abduction of Anambra State’s Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Patrick Mba, and his wife on a highway in Kogi State as further proof of the country’s deteriorating security situation.
The caucus called on security agencies, including the police and Department of State Services (DSS), to change their strategies and act swiftly to rescue the kidnapped citizens and bring the perpetrators to justice. They urged the government to prioritize the safety of all Nigerians and to implement more effective security measures.
Finally, the caucus called on President Bola Tinubu to “wake up” to his responsibilities, urging him to declare a state of emergency in the security sector to address the escalating crisis.
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