The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has urged President Bola Tinubu to take immediate action to halt the worsening wave of terrorism, banditry, killings and mass abductions across Northern Nigeria.
The lawmakers said the scale of attacks on communities had reached an intolerable level, warning that continued loss of lives and displacement was deepening the sense of insecurity and helplessness among residents.
In a statement issued on Thursday and signed by its leader, Fredrick Agbedi, and spokesman, Afam Ogene, the caucus called for a sustained, intelligence-led military and security operation to reclaim territories occupied or controlled by terrorists and criminal gangs.
It cited recent attacks in Plateau, Niger, Sokoto, Kaduna and Katsina states, where dozens of residents were reportedly killed or abducted.
The lawmakers said more than 20 people were killed in recent attacks, including at least 23 victims in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
