Northern Senators Demand Arrest, Prosecution Of Perpetrators

Northern senators on Monday expressed shock and grief over the banditry assault on Binari group in Karim-Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State final Friday, demanding the arrest and prosecution of these accountable.

The senators, in a condolence assertion signed by the Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, commiserated with the federal government and folks of Taraba State over the assault, which claimed the lives of worshippers, vigilantes, ladies and kids.

They known as on the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to strengthen safety preparations within the affected space to forestall additional assaults.

The senators additionally known as for the institution of a Forward Operating Base and the deployment of intelligence-led patrols alongside the Kompany-Asusar route to enhance safety within the space.

The condolence assertion reads: “We obtained with shock the homicide of harmless worshippers, vigilantes, ladies and kids shortly after Juma’at prayers, and we share in your grief at this tough time.

“We use this medium to call on the leadership of the Police, Department of State Services and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for a comprehensive security surge in the Karim-Lamido and River Benue corridor, including a Forward Operating Base and intelligence-led patrols along the Kompany-Asusar route.”

The senators additional known as on the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and well-meaning people to offer pressing humanitarian help to these affected by the assault.

“We also call on NEMA and leaders of goodwill to deliver urgent humanitarian relief, and we demand a thorough investigation to arrest and prosecute the perpetrators,” the assertion added.

Offering prayers for the victims and their households, the senators mentioned: “To the people of Binari, we pray that Allah (SWT) forgives the departed, grants them Al-Jannah Firdaus as martyrs, heals the injured, comforts the bereaved, and restores lasting peace to Taraba State and Nigeria.”