Abbas Demands Drastic Action Against Kwara, Benue Killings

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has condemned the latest killings in Kwara and Benue states.

Abbas, in a statement by his special adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, expressed concern that innocent citizens keep losing their lives in questionable circumstances, saying security agencies must take more decisive action in collaboration with the people for a safe society.

The speaker, who lamented the deaths and destruction that insecurity had caused Nigeria, called for drastic and concerted efforts by all stakeholders to protect life and property.

Abbas described the socio-economic impact of insecurity as immeasurable, stating that both the government and the governed must collaborate to face the nation’s common enemies.

Calling on the security forces to step up their onslaught against criminals, the speaker noted that President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly had continued to provide the Armed Forces with the resources and moral support needed to secure the country.

Abbas, who prayed for the repose of the victims’ souls while showing empathy to their families, condoled with the people and government of Kwara and Benue states over the killings.