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From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
The Niger State caucus in the National Assembly has expressed sorrow over the kidnapping of students of St Mary’s Catholic School in the Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State by terrorists, stating that no child or community should be at the mercy of terrorists.
The caucus, in a statement jointly signed by Senator Mohammed Sani Musa and 12 others, described the incident as “another painful reminder of the severe security challenges confronting our state and our nation.”
The lawmakers, while noting that a decisive, coordinated and sustained action at all levels of government is needed to tackle the security challenges in the country, called for enhanced military deployment across flashpoints in Niger State, especially border communities like Agwara.
They also called for the strengthening of intelligence gathering and rapid-response mechanisms to prevent and counter attacks, as well as improved collaboration by security agencies and support for community-based security initiatives.
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According to them, “we stand in full solidarity with His Excellency, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, the Government of Niger State, the people of Agwara LGA, the affected families, and the entire citizenry of Niger State at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the innocent children, their parents, teachers, and the entire community traumatised by this senseless act.
“As representatives of the good people of Niger State in the Senate and House of Representatives, we strongly condemn this criminal attack and reaffirm our collective resolve to work with security agencies and all relevant authorities to ensure the safe and immediate rescue of the abducted students. No child or community in Niger State should be left at the mercy of terror.
“The incident in Agwara LGA underscores the worsening insecurity plaguing Niger State and many parts of Northern Nigeria. From bandit attacks and mass kidnappings to terrorism and communal violence, the rising wave of insecurity has continued to endanger lives, disrupt livelihoods, and destabilise communities.”
The lawmakers, while calling on their constituents to remain calm, vigilant, and supportive of ongoing rescue operations, implored security agencies to intensify their efforts to secure the safe return of the students and bring the perpetrators to justice.
