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Kwara massacre: Reps minority caucus condemns brutal attacks on Kaiama LG, demands urgent probe
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… worried about worsening insecurity in Benue, Katsina, across the federation
… promises to use legislative instruments to help find positive solutions
The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has outrightly condemned the recent heinous attacks on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, which led to the death of 75 Nigerians, the razing of half of the villages, and destruction of other properties by armed terrorists.
To this end, the Minority caucus has demanded for an immediate probe into the killings, disturbed over worsening insecurity in Benue, Katsina and across the country.
This was contained in a statement jointly signed by the caucus leaders: Rep. O.K Chinda
Minority Leader ,Rt. Hon. Ali Isa J.C
Minority Whip , Rt. Hon. Aliyu Madaki , Deputy Minority Leader ,Rt. Hon. George Ozodinobi
Deputy Minority Whip stating that:
“The Caucus is deeply saddened and heartbroken that these outlawed felons carried out such horrendous attacks on the two villages in the most senseless and vicious manners that has led to pain, shock, and fears as many more dead bodies are still being recovered.
“The Caucus is very worried about the alleged culpability of the security agencies, who according to Mallam Umar Salihu, Head of Woro village, only arrived 10 hours after the armed marauders had completed their dastardly acts.
” We are extremely worried that the security agencies were alerted about the planned attacks, and yet no concrete strategies were put in place to protect lives and properties of people in the two communities.
The caucus further enunciated that: “Given the depth and dimensions of the ruthless and relentless attacks, the Caucus calls on the Federal Government, through relevant authorities to carry out thorough investigations on the incidents to unravel the truth, and the immediate arrests and prosecution of those involved.
“The Caucus is also alarmed about the upsurge of renewed violent attacks by terrorists in Benue, Katsina States, and across the country.
“These relentless killings and maiming of our citizens, including women, children, and the elderly has become a national disaster that requires deliberate and intentional actions by the authorities.
“We call on the Federal Government to ensure that they; at all times provide necessary security for our citizens; which is the primary purpose of government.
“As a responsible and responsive group of lawmakers, the Caucus promise to pursue legislative actions; where and when necessary towards finding realistic solutions to these negative developments.
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Inter-Parliamentary Affairs, Senator Aliyu Wadada has promised to revive the committee’s activities after acknowledging concerns over its prolonged inactivity.
Wadada spoke on Thursday at the end of the committee’s meeting in Abuja.
Specifically, the chairman admitted that the committee had been underutilised, noting that it had met only once in the last three years.
He, however, said issues responsible for the situation had been identified during a closed-door session and would be addressed.
“Of course I feel concerned about it, but when we got into the details in a closed-door meeting, we got to know where the problems are, and they will all be taken care of. The committee will be as active as it should always be,” he said.
Commenting further, the chairman said the committee would focus on its core mandate of promoting and strengthening legislative relations between Nigeria’s National Assembly and parliamentary bodies across the world.
According to him, the committee will deepen engagement with regional and international legislative institutions, including the ECOWAS Parliament, the Pan-African Parliament, the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), and other parliamentary organisations.
He disclosed that a new work plan had already been developed to guide the committee’s activities.
He added: “The direction is basically around the responsibilities of the committee, which is to promote and deepen legislative relationship within Nigeria and with other legislative bodies around the world”.
The chairman added that the committee’s first major activity would be a courtesy visit to the Speaker of the ECOWAS Parliament in Nigeria as part of efforts to strengthen inter-parliamentary cooperation.
SINL NIgeria Online reports that Senator Wadada assured that the public would be kept informed of the committee’s activities as the new work plan is implemented.
The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has revealed that the minimum monthly salary of Nigerian soldiers has increased to N100,000 after the Federal Government reviewed their welfare package.
Musa made the disclosure during an interview with News Central ahead of his appearance on the NC Exclusive programme.
He said the adjustment was part of efforts by the government to improve the living conditions of military personnel.
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The former Chief of Defence Staff, however, said the country’s defence sector still requires more funding despite the improvement in soldiers’ earnings and welfare.
He stated that the current defence budget remains inadequate, adding that more resources are needed to effectively support the armed forces and their operations.
Musa explained that soldiers who previously earned about N49,000 monthly now receive at least N100,000 following the salary review carried out by the government.
The minister also called for tougher punishment for kidnappers, saying stronger measures are needed to reduce the increasing cases of abduction across Nigeria.
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