By SUNTV Global Channel
February 5, 2026
Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has strongly condemned the recent wave of killings in parts of Kwara State, calling for the immediate identification and prosecution of those responsible for the deadly attacks.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the senator described the killings as unacceptable and deeply disturbing, warning that continued violence poses a serious threat to national peace, stability, and public safety.
“The persistent killings of innocent Nigerians are unacceptable and deeply troubling,” Akpoti-Uduaghan said. “The safety of our citizens must always remain the highest priority of government.”
She urged security agencies to carry out swift, transparent, and thorough investigations into the attacks, stressing that failure to hold perpetrators accountable would only encourage further violence.
“Those responsible for these attacks must be identified and brought to justice without delay,” she said. “Impunity emboldens criminal elements and deepens the suffering of our people.”
The senator called on governments at all levels to move beyond statements and take urgent, coordinated action to tackle insecurity, emphasizing proactive intelligence gathering, strengthened security operations, and meaningful community engagement.
“These killings highlight the urgent need for a more effective, people-centered security architecture,” she added. “Our communities deserve to live without fear, and government must rise to this responsibility.”
Her remarks come amid growing national concern over escalating violence across several states, with civil society organisations and community leaders increasingly demanding stronger security responses and long-term solutions to protect lives and property.
Earlier, Amnesty International condemned what it described as an alarming surge in killings and abductions across Nigeria, warning that the ongoing bloodshed reflects a failure by authorities to safeguard citizens.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the global human rights organisation said Nigerians are feeling increasingly unsafe as gunmen and criminal gangs continue to operate with near-total impunity.
Amnesty described Tuesday, February 3, 2026, as a “Bloody Tuesday,” following coordinated attacks in multiple states, including Woro and Nuku communities in Kwara State, Doma Tafoki in Katsina State, and Abande in Benue State, where dozens of residents were reportedly killed.
“The alarming escalation of attacks, abductions for ransom, and frequent killings across Nigeria has left people feeling unsafe, underscoring the utter failure of authorities to protect lives and property,” Amnesty International said.
