The Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has condemned the recent killings in Kwara State, describing the attacks as “unacceptable and deeply troubling.”
The federal lawmaker said the rising wave of violence poses a grave threat to national peace and stability.
Her reaction followed a deadly attack on Tuesday night on the Woro and Nuku communities in the Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, where over 100 persons were initially feared dead after gunmen invaded the areas. Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq later confirmed that 75 persons were killed in the attack.
In a related incident, several persons were also reportedly killed when bandits attacked the Abande community in Mbaikyor Ward of Turan, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State.
In a condolence message personally issued in Abuja on Thursday, Akpoti-Uduaghan expressed sympathy with the families of the victims and the affected communities, describing the incidents as senseless and tragic losses of lives.
While lamenting the continued bloodshed, the senator warned that unchecked insecurity could undermine national cohesion, urging governments at all levels to take urgent and decisive steps to address the situation.
“The persistent killings of innocent Nigerians are unacceptable and deeply troubling. My heart goes out to the families who have been plunged into grief by these senseless acts,” she said.
“Protecting lives and ensuring justice must be non-negotiable. The safety of our citizens should always be the highest priority of government.”
Akpoti-Uduaghan also called on federal and state authorities to move beyond rhetoric and deploy coordinated and effective measures to tackle the worsening security challenges across the country.
According to her, prompt and transparent investigations into the Kwara attacks are essential to ensure accountability and restore public confidence in government.
“Those responsible for these attacks must be identified and brought to justice without delay. Impunity only emboldens criminal elements and deepens the suffering of our people,” she said.
The senator stressed that political leaders and security agencies have both constitutional and moral responsibilities to act decisively to prevent further bloodshed, adding that intelligence-driven policing and stronger community engagement are critical to addressing the root causes of violence.
“These killings underscore the urgent need for a more effective and people-centered security architecture. Our communities deserve to live without fear, and government at all levels must rise to this responsibility,” she added.
