Nigerian Senators During a Plenary Session
Some Nigerian Senators have also joined in the call for the sack of the Service Chiefs in the country.
The lawmakers made their views known during a debate at a plenary on Tuesday, on the serious killings across the country by alleged herdsmen.
Senator Suleiman Adokwe, during the plenary informed the Senate over the killing of over 32 people in his constituency allegedly by herdsmen.
“The Government has failed. Measures have to be taken to protect the common man.” Senator Sam Anyanwu.
— The Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) April 17, 2018
Some other lawmakers have expressed their concern over the recent killings in the country.
According to them, measures have to be put in place to protect the common man and those in possessions of illegal weapons have to be withdrawn.
“So many AK47’s have been used to kill Nigerians. Why don’t we withdraw these guns from whoever has them in their possession. The Security Chiefs should apply the same measures irrespective of religion.” – Senator Victor Umeh
— The Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) April 17, 2018
They also commiserated with the families of those that lost their lives in the recent herdsmen attack.
While another Senator, Senator Solomon Olamilekan, has called for the sack of all the Service Chiefs noting that they have failed in their responsibility to protect the lives and properties of Nigerians.
“Send our condolence to Sen. Adokwe, his people & all others who lost their loved ones in the killings. We should not be ashamed to ask for help from other countries. We should resolve the security issue in the country, we are representatives of the people.” – DSP, @iamekweremadu
— The Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) April 17, 2018
Over the months there has been series of killings in the country, especially from the northeast and central.
The latest killings were in Taraba and Benue where several persons were feared killed following fresh violence that broke in the two states.
Also in Zamfara State about 22 people were killed in Kuru-Kuru and Yar’ Kuka villages of Anka Local Government Area of the state.
“We are getting tired of rising up to observe a minute silence for lost lives. These killings have to end, we need to end these crises.” -Senator James Manager
— The Nigerian Senate (@NGRSenate) April 17, 2018
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