Northern Senators Demand Action After Binari Attack
On Monday, northern senators, led by Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, condemned the banditry attack on the Binari community in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State, which occurred last Friday and resulted in the deaths of worshippers, vigilantes, women, and children. In a condolence statement, the senators expressed their grief and called for the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the attack.
They urged the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services, and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to enhance security in the area to prevent future incidents. The senators recommended establishing a Forward Operating Base and deploying intelligence-led patrols along the Kompany-Asusar route.
They also called on the National Emergency Management Agency and other individuals to provide urgent humanitarian assistance to the affected community. The senators offered prayers for the victims and their families, wishing for peace in Taraba State and Nigeria.
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