By Joy Odor
The Nigerian Senate has expressed deep frustration and anger over the recent wave of killings in Benue State, with Senate Spokesperson Yemi Adaramodu declaring that the nation is “tired of mourning”.
Yemi Adaramodu who disclosed the lamentation during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, informed that the Senate’s displeasure stems from the recurring bloodshed not only in Benue but also in other parts of the country, including Plateau and Borno states.
Adaramodu emphasized that lawmakers are exhausted from offering condolences while lives continue to be lost in droves.
He ensured that a high-powered Senate delegation would visit Benue State to commiserate with victims’ families and assess the situation on the ground.
According to him, President Bola Tinubu will also join the visit, demonstrating the government’s commitment to addressing the issue.
In Key points mentioned, the Senate Spokesperson affirmed that the Senate is heartbroken and angry over the nation’s failing security architecture, which has led to the loss of many lives in various communities.
Speaking on the National Security Summit, Adaramodu opined that the Senate is planning a broad-based National Security Summit to explore lasting solutions to the nation’s security challenges.
He explained that the Summit will bring together military commanders, traditional rulers, youth and women leaders, and media stakeholders.
Adaramodu emphasized that security must become local again, with communities empowered to address their specific threats while receiving support from state capacity.
The Senate Spokesperson maintained that the National Assembly has fulfilled its responsibility by passing the 2024 Supplementary Budget and transmitting security-related bills to the Presidency.
He mentioned that the Senate has also been working beyond plenary sessions, conducting investigations, oversight, and constituency engagements.
“The Senate’s resolve is clear: they will not sit idly by while violence continues to ravage communities.
“The question now is whether this moment of reckoning will translate into meaningful reform and a safer Nigeria” he stressed.
