Senator Sunday Marshall Katung representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, has condemned the recent attack by bandits who abducted 22 locals, mostly women and children in Southern Kaduna, and sought the collaboration of military and the Kaduna State Government to establish a Forward Operation Base (FOB) in the troubled area.
He expressed sadness that the hoodlums had launched separate attacks in the Kugauta community of Kusheka, Kumana Chiefdom, and Kitanda community of Geshere, Kumana Chiefdom in Kauru Local Government Area.
Katung, therefore, said he was deeply worried by the renewed attacks, killings and kidnappings in the communities across Kaduna South Senatorial District by terrorists.
The Senator, in a statement, explained that “this heinous criminality against our innocent people, especially in communities of Kauru, Kachia, Zangon Kataf, Kaura and Sanga Local Government Areas in Kaduna State has brought immense pains, untold hardship and shaken the well-being of our people.”
“Only recently, these bandits reportedly abducted 22 locals, mostly Women and Children, in separate attacks in the Kugauta community of Kusheka, Kumana Chiefdom, and Kitanda community of Geshere, Kumana Chiefdom in Kauru Local Government Area.”
“This renewed affront on the peace-loving people of Southern Kaduna stands condemned in its entirety. These atrocities against our people must not continue unchecked. And it must stop now.”
“I am fully aware of the provisions of Section 14(2) (b) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 which declares that the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government. In this regard, I have since prioritized the safety and security of every citizen.”
“To achieve this, I am fully collaborating with the Kaduna State Government and the Chief of Defence Staff to ensure the establishment of a Forward Operation Base (FOB) in Kauru local government and other communities to confront the assailants. I will continue to do whatever is necessary to secure the lives of our people.”
“While thanking the brave men and women of our security agencies for their efforts in taming the tide, may I appeal to them to redouble their efforts in ensuring the security of lives and property across communities in Southern Kaduna, Kaduna State and Nigeria as a whole. Their dedication and sacrifice is vital in safeguarding our communities from these criminal elements.”
“May I also appeal to our people to partner with the security agencies to provide relevant information that would lead to the arrest of these criminal elements and their informants? We must support the security agencies to safeguard our communities.”
“Let me once again extend my deepest sympathies and commiserate with the families of the victims across our communities. This, too, shall pass,” he stated.
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