NORTHERN SENATORS FORUM CONDEMNS TERROR ATTACKS IN ADAMAWA AND SOKOTO STATES, CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION ON STATE POLICE BILL
The Northern Senators Forum has condemned the recent terrorist attacks in Adamawa and Sokoto States that claimed more than 36 lives this week.
A statement by the Chairman of the forum Senator Abdulaziz Yaradua Adamawa, says suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Gaya community in Hong Local Government Area on Monday night, killing eight people including one Police Inspector, and burning two houses.
And in Sokoto, suspected Lakurawa terrorists opened fire on worshippers during Friday prayers in Ungushi village, Kebbe Local Government Area, killing about 30 people.
Four soldiers were earlier killed in the area same day.
The Forum further calls for urgent action on the State Police Bill and stronger support for community vigilante groups, saying decentralized policing is critical to stop further loss of innocent lives.
