Niger State Lawmakers Condemn Abduction, Call for Enhanced Military Deployment
The Niger State National Assembly Caucus strongly condemns the abduction of 300 individuals at St. Mary's Catholic School in Agwara LGA by armed terrorists. They urge increased military presence in vulnerable areas, emphasizing the need for enhanced intelligence gathering and rapid response mechanisms.
The incident highlights the worsening insecurity in Niger State, with bandit attacks, mass kidnappings, and community violence on the rise. Lawmakers express solidarity with the affected families and call for collaborative efforts with security agencies to ensure the safe rescue of the abducted individuals.
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