Senate Urges Federal Action on Kwara North Insecurity

The Nigerian Senate raised alarms regarding the worsening security situation in Kwara North, particularly highlighting the plight of victims from the Woro massacre who remain in captivity. Senator Sadiq Suleiman Umar, who sponsored the motion, presented it during a plenary session led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

The motion emphasized the government's constitutional responsibility to protect lives and property, noting the alarming increase in killings, kidnappings, and property destruction across several communities in the district. Senator Umar recounted the tragic events of the Woro massacre and the ongoing suffering of the victims' families.

He also mentioned a recent attack during the Sallah celebration that targeted the Emir Yashikira's palace, further undermining traditional institutions. The Senate unanimously adopted a prayer motion urging the federal government to strengthen security architecture in Kwara North, including deploying military bases and intensifying joint operations to combat criminal elements operating within the Kainji Lake forest area.