Enough Of killings In Zaria, Other Parts Of Nigeria - Speaker Abbas Tasks Security Agencies
NancyOkafor
Oct 09, 2023
Enough Of killings In Zaria, Other Parts Of Nigeria - Speaker Abbas Tasks Security Agencies
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D, has condemned in strong terms, the attack by suspected bandits on Anguwar Dankali community in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State, during which four people were reportedly killed and five injured.
READ ALSO: 2 Billion Scandal: Inside Gavice Logistics, EFCC's Probe, and the Future of Its CEO
The Speaker said "enough is enough" on the killings in Zaria and other parts of the country, charging security agencies to "descend on the killers."
READ ALSO: Gregory Ibe is Who Abia Needs - CCJ Director-General
The suspected bandits reportedly attacked the community, shooting nine people and abducting five others, who later escaped on the arrival of security operatives that engaged the attackers in a gun duel.
READ ALSO: Popular Islamic Cleric Found Dead In Zamfara
While describing the latest attack as one too many, Speaker Abbas commiserated with the families of the victims, as well as the people and government of Kaduna State.
READ ALSO: How NDLEA Uncovered a Massive Lekki Drug Lab and Arrested Its Saudi-Bound Owner | SEE PHOTOS
In a press statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, the Speaker noted with concern, the spate of attacks and killings of innocent Nigerians by bandits.
READ ALSO: How Suspects Used Fake Alert to Acquire 75m Mercedes Benz GLE In Kano
Speaker Abbas recalled, with pain, how some of his constituents were similarly killed in an attack earlier in August.
READ ALSO: OH NO! Ex-BBNaija Housemate, Sir Dee Loses Mom
The Speaker lamented reported killings not only in Zaria, but also in other parts of the country, insisting that the lives and property of Nigerians must be protected and safeguarded as provided in the country's constitution.
READ ALSO: Abia Speaker Advises Mr & Mrs Emeka Ihemadu Against Entertaining Third Parties In Their Union
He said the security agencies should go after the suspects, apprehend them and bring them to book. He further charged them with preventing the loss of more lives and property across the country.
Related Stories
How Suspects Used Fake Alert to Acquire 75m Mercedes Benz GLE In Kano
How NDLEA Finally Captured Drug Kingpin Who Killed Three Officers After 12 Years on the Run
INEC Sued Over 'Missing' 55.9bn 2019 Election Funds
How NDLEA Uncovered a Massive Lekki Drug Lab and Arrested Its Saudi-Bound Owner | SEE PHOTOS
2 Billion Scandal: Inside Gavice Logistics, EFCC's Probe, and the Future of Its CEO
Popular Islamic Cleric Found Dead In Zamfara
""
— NancyOkafor