The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday strongly condemned the killing of at least 56 people and the abduction of women and children in Konkoso Village, Niger State, describing the attack as “brutal and unacceptable.”
The violence occurred on February 14 when terrorists invaded communities in Borgu Local Government Area, killing residents, abducting several others, and burning houses, including a police station.
In response, the Senate called for the immediate deployment of additional security personnel to the affected local government areas to strengthen rapid response and prevent further attacks.
The upper chamber also directed its Committees on Defence, Army, Air Force, Police Affairs, and National Security to conduct a joint assessment of the security situation and report back within four weeks.
Senators observed a minute of silence in honour of the victims and extended condolences to the bereaved families, as well as to the government and people of Niger State.
The resolutions followed a motion of urgent national importance moved by Mohammed Sani Musa.
