The Nigerian House of Representatives has commended security agencies in Nigeria for their tireless efforts in ensuring the safety of citizens.
The House also urged security agencies to expedite efforts toward the rescue of twenty-seven abducted victims in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Members called for the rescue and safe return of the victims to their families.
The House further urged the Chief of Defence Staff, Director-General of the Department of State Services, and the Inspector General of Police to provide armoured security vehicles to enhance operations and to establish a permanent security checkpoint along the Zak–Sabon-Layin Gaji corridor to prevent future occurrences and strengthen community safety.
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The resolutions followed the adoption of a “Motion On The Urgent Need For The Safe Rescue Of 27 Abducted Persons In Wase Local Government Area Of Plateau State,” moved by Mr Ahmed Idris Wase.
Leading the debate on the motion, Mr Wase said that the House “notes with grave concern the abduction of 27 persons, including 25 children, one teacher, and a tricycle rider, along the Zak–Sabon-Layin Gaji axis, within Bashar District, Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State.”
He added: “Further notes that on Sunday, 21st December 2025, the victims were en route to attend a Maulud celebration in Sabon-Layin Gaji Village when armed bandits ambushed and abducted them, leaving behind the tricycle and the children’s footwear at the scene.”
“Aware that due to the thick nature of the forest within the said communities, which is inaccessible for security patrol vehicles, there is a need to support security operations with armoured security vehicles,” the motion stated.
The motion was referred to the Committee on National Security for further consideration.