The House of Representatives has condemned the recent abduction of citizens, particularly the school abductions of pupils in Sokoto and Kaduna states.
Edugist reported that gunmen abducted scores of schoolchildren in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State on Wednesday.
Sokoto, Kaduna school abductions, attack on right to education -Reps
Two days later, bandits reportedly kidnapped no fewer than 15 Tsangaya students at Gidan Bakuso area of Gada Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Reacting to the developments, spokesman for the House, Mr Akin Rotimi, in a statement on Sunday said the criminal acts “Are not just attacks on individuals but also on the fundamental right to education and security of our citizens.”
He recalled that in response to these abductions and other criminal activities, “The House deliberated on three motions on Wednesday and Thursday March 6 and 7 2024 moved by Sada Soli (APC, Katsina), Zainab Gimba (APC, Borno) and Mukhtar Zakari (APC, Kaduna) on the need to address the growing concerns of insecurity in the country.”
He said, “The House consequently called on security agencies to increase the pressure against all criminal elements across the country as part of our firm commitment to work with the executive to ensure the safety and security of all Nigerians in line with our legislative agenda.”
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, in his reaction, stated that “No Nigerian should be in captivity. Our schools must be safe for our children.
