The Northern Senators Forum has extended heartfelt condolences to the people of Kaura Namoda in Zamfara State, especially the families of victims affected by the recent mass abduction and killing in the area.
In a statement issued in Abuja, the Chairman of the Forum, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, described the killing of at least 35 innocent civilians—despite ransom payments—as a tragic reflection of the worsening security situation in the country.
“We condemn this heinous act in the strongest possible terms. It does not reflect the values, people, or aspirations of the North,” Yar’Adua said.
He reaffirmed the North’s commitment to peace and hospitality, stressing that such acts of violence threaten the region’s core values of unity, peace, and security.
“We stand in solidarity with the people of Zamfara State during this difficult time and pray that Allah grants the departed souls eternal rest. May their families find solace in the face of this tragedy.
“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 Nigeria 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 and Commander-in-Chief, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR 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.”
