Senator Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, has condemned the escalating wave of killings, kidnappings and violent attacks across Nigeria, calling on the Federal Government to urgently strengthen the country’s security architecture to address the growing insecurity.
Wamakko, who represents Sokoto North Senatorial District in the Senate, made the call during a plenary session in Abuja, according to a statement issued by his media office on Friday.
The former Sokoto State governor expressed concern over the increasing frequency and brutality of attacks by bandits, kidnappers and other criminal elements, stressing that the protection of lives and property remains the primary responsibility of government.
“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,” he said.
The senator cited several recent incidents across the country as evidence of the worsening security situation.
He recalled that in Oyo State, gunmen reportedly abducted 49 persons, including schoolchildren, teachers and a toddler, in Orire Local Government Area. According to him, three victims were shot, one teacher was killed, while 45 others remained in captivity as of May 31.
Wamakko also referenced the abduction of the wife and twin 12-year-old sons of a relative of former Minister of Power, , in Ibadan on June 3 while they were on their way to school.
In Kwara State, he said suspected bandits killed a resident and abducted two women in a Fulani settlement in Lafiagi, Edu Local Government Area, on June 2.
The senator further noted that 42 students of Government Day Secondary School, Mussa, in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State were abducted, a development that has triggered plans for protests by the .
Wamakko also expressed sadness over the recent attacks on residents of Dan-Gulbi village in Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State, which reportedly resulted in the loss of lives and destruction of property.
Describing the attacks as tragic and unacceptable, he called for enhanced intelligence gathering, improved funding and equipment for security agencies, increased deployment of security personnel to vulnerable communities, and stronger collaboration among federal and state governments, traditional rulers and community leaders.
“The bloodshed must stop. Restoring public confidence in our security system must be treated as a national emergency,” he said.
The Senate subsequently resolved to engage security chiefs to review ongoing operations and explore legislative measures aimed at strengthening the fight against insecurity across the country.
