KIDNAPPING OCCURS DAILY IN KOGI, BANDITS TOOK 28 RESIDENTS ON MONDAY — SUNDAY KARIMI.(PHOTO).

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 Senator Sunday Karimi has raised concerns over the growing incidence of kidnapping and banditry in Kogi State, describing abductions as a daily occurrence in the state. Karimi made the remarks on Wednesday during plenary while contributing to a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Senator Abdulfatai Buhari on the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Ogbomoso. The lawmaker said kidnapping and banditry have become major security challenges threatening the stability of the country, stressing that responsibility for addressing the menace should not rest solely on the Federal Government. According to him, bandits invaded Ayedun Bunu, a community in Kogi West Senatorial District, in the early hours of Monday and abducted 28 residents. He noted that such incidents have become frequent in Kogi State, adding that communities continue to face security threats from criminal elements. Karimi called on lawmakers to accelerate legislative action on proposals for the est...

BORNO STATE GOVERNOR, PROF ZULUM CONDEMNS SUICIDE BOMB BLAST IN GAMBORU MARKET. (PHOTO).


 Borno State Governor, Prof Zulum Condemns Suicide Bomb Blast In Gamboru Market


Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has condemned, in  strong terms, a suicide attack at Gomboru market mosque in Maiduguri metropolis on Wednesday evening.


A suspected suicide bomber sneaked into the mosque while worshippers were performing the Maghrib prayer, killing five people and injuring 35 others.


Governor Zulum called for increased vigilance and heightened security measures, particularly in places of worship during the festive period.


He said attacking a place of worship is a desecration of the sanctity of the mosque at a time when Muslim faithful are performing acts of worship.


Professor Zulum extends his condolences to the families of all those that lost their lives in the attack and prays for the repose of their souls and for the speedy recovery of those injured.


The Governor assured that adequate measures have been taken to forestall any security breach during the festive period and beyond.

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