The Northern Senators Forum has condemned the killing of at least 35 civilians in the Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, describing the attack as brutal and unacceptable.
In a condolence message issued in Abuja on Wednesday, Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, commiserated with the people of Kaura Namoda, especially families of the victims who were murdered despite ransom payments.
He described the attack as a painful reminder of the worsening security challenges in the country.
He said, “We condemn this heinous act in the strongest possible terms and declare that it does not reflect the values, people, and aspirations of the North.
“Our region is known for its hospitality, peace, and tranquillity, and such acts of violence only serve to undermine our cherished values.”
The northern senators expressed solidarity with the people of Zamfara and offered prayers for the peaceful repose of the departed.
“We stand in solidarity with the people of Zamfara State during this difficult time and pray that Allah grants the departed soul’s eternal rest. May their families find solace in the face of this tragedy,” the statement read.
The lawmakers called for urgent security measures to prevent a recurrence of such attacks.
While acknowledging the efforts of the Federal Government, the Forum urged increased support for security agencies to effectively tackle the growing insecurity.
“We urge the security agencies to collaborate with local vigilantes to ensure that those responsible for this atrocity are brought to justice.
“Furthermore, we call on the Nigerian Police and other security agencies to be more proactive in their response to security threats. Intelligence gathering and sharing among agencies must be improved to prevent such incidents in the future.”
“We appreciate the efforts of Mr President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his continued support for the security agencies, including funding and recent mass recruitments. We hope that more training of personnel will be achieved to curb incidents of this kind,” the statement added.
