The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Abbas Tajudeen has condemned the attack on Kasuwan Daji market in Demo community, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, where terrorists killed scores of people, kidnapped many others, and set the market ablaze on Saturday.
This is just as the Speaker asked the security and intelligence agencies to carry out to the letter the order by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the manhunt of the perpetrators.
Speaker Abbas, while describing the attack as gruesome and unfortunate, urged the security forces to show concrete results as they followed the presidential order.
The Speaker also commended President Tinubu for providing the needed leadership at critical times. He also said the House is ever ready to provide legislative interventions where necessary.
Speaker Abbas commiserated with the families of those killed by the attackers while praying to God to heal those who were injured. He equally sent heartfelt condolences to the people and the government of Niger State over the unfortunate attack.
The Speaker also expressed profound sadness over the boat mishap that claimed the lives of 29 people and injured several others in Yobe State.
The Speaker in a condolence message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, on Monday, lamented the unfortunate incident that occurred late Saturday in Garbi town, Nguru Local Government Area of the state.
He extended his heartfelt condolences to the people and the government of Yobe State over the tragic incident and called for strict regulations that ensure the safety of Nigerians while using any mode of transportation.
“This unfortunate incident has left us all in deep mourning, robbing families of their loved ones and communities of their vibrant members,” the Speaker lamented.
“I pray for the repose of the souls of the departed. May Allah also grant quick recovery to the injured and fortify the survivors with strength during this trying time.”
The Speaker further assured that the House of Representatives stands in solidarity with Yobe State and will continue to support measures aimed at preventing such avoidable tragedies anywhere in the country.
Similarly, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Kalu has expressed profound sadness and grief over the recent deadly attack in Niger State and the tragic boat mishap in Yobe State, describing the incidents as heartbreaking and a painful loss to the nation.
In a statement, Mr. Kalu condemned the violent attack on innocent citizens in Niger State, calling on security agencies to intensify efforts to track down and apprehend those responsible and ensure they face justice.
He extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and the Government of Niger State, praying for the peaceful repose of the departed souls.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost loved ones and with all those affected by this tragic incident. The nation mourns with you,” the Deputy Speaker said.
Mr. Kalu urged for strengthened intelligence gathering, community engagement, and coordinated security operations to prevent a recurrence.
He also mourned the victims of the boat mishap in Yobe State, which claimed several lives, describing the incident as heartbreaking and painful.
Heartfelt condolences
He extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, the government and people of Yobe State over the unfortunate incident.
He urged relevant authorities to thoroughly investigate the cause of the mishap and take proactive measures to improve water transportation safety across the country in order to prevent future occurrences.
He prayed for the repose of the souls of the departed and asked God to grant comfort, strength and fortitude to the bereaved families during this difficult time.
The Deputy Speaker reaffirmed the commitment of the House of Representatives to supporting measures aimed at improving national security and protecting lives and property across the country.