The Senate has called on the Army and Air Force to urgently invade terrorist enclaves with a goal to restoring peace and stability in the country.
The call was made on Tuesday amid resolutions reached, following a point of order raised by Senator Uba Sani (Kaduna Central), on “the continuing attacks on Communities and public facilities in Kaduna State.”
The lawmaker, noted that terrorists have in recent times stepped up attacks on some communities and public facilities in Kaduna State.
According to him, “the latest attacks by these murderous elements took place in some communities in Giwa Local Government, namely Angwan Sarki Yahya, Tashar Shari, Bare-Bari, Tsaunin Natal, Dillalai, Durumi and Jatin Kanwa, all on Yakawada Ward.”
“Other places affected include Kaya community, Mai kyauro and Fatika. They killed 50 persons and kidnapped o 100 people. They also made strategic roads in Giwa Local Government no go areas.”
“Not done with their devilish acts, they made an attempt to penetrate the Kaduna International Airport.”
“Although the attack was foiled by vigilant security operatives, one person lost his life. When people were trying to come to grips with a week-long wanton destruction of lives and property, the terrorists struck again.”
Commenting on the recent Abuja-Kaduna train attack, he said, “The train derailed after the first wave of attacks. Grenades and RPG were used. They rained bullets on all the coaches. Some passengers were killed, while many sustained bullet wounds.”
“There are reports that some of the passengers were abducted. The terrified passengers only breathed a sigh of relief when security agencies arrived and secured the train and the area. It’s been a reign of undiluted terror.”
Sani observed that the forests where the terrorists hold sway are not impregnable, adding that, “a comprehensive operational plan, executed with high sense of professionalism and responsibility, total commitment on the part of our security forces and the support and cooperation of the local communities will rid Kaduna State forests of these murderous elements.”
On his part, Senator Danjuma La’ah, said if the security situation in the country is not nipped in the bud, political leaders would become the main targets of terrorists.
The Senate, accordingly, in its resolutions, urged President Muhammadu Buhari, to declare full-scale war against terrorists, so as to fully secure all our national territory from them in whatever guise.
It added that the Military should, as a matter of urgency, monitor the construction and inhabitants of new shanty buildings around the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja.
The chamber urged the relevant agencies of government to step up their information gathering mechanism to, forestall these incessant attacks.
The Senate, thereafter, held a minute silence to mourn the deceased in Monday’s attacks.