The Deputy Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, Abdullahi Halims, has lauded the All Progressives Congress (APC) government for its efforts to tackle banditry and other forms of violence across the country.
Naijaonpoint reports that the country has witnessed a rise in violent incidents, one of which prompted President Bola Tinubu on November 26 to declare a state of emergency and order the recruitment of additional security personnel.
Speaking in Abuja on Friday at the launch of ‘From Silence to Strength’, a book authored by Jennifer Alih, Halims reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to curb the growing insecurity.
He added that the National Assembly was ready to strengthen existing laws and introduce new ones where necessary to curb violence and insecurity.
He said, “You can see that the government is very determined to curb violence, banditry and insecurity. The APC government is doing very well in that regard.
“There are existing laws we can review, we can enact further, we can make amendments — that’s what lawmaking is all about. My duty is to ensure the laws are enacted.”
Also speaking at the event, the author of the book, Jennifer Alih, said the project was driven by alarming statistics that show the prevalence of violence nationwide.
Alih emphasised that, through collaboration, strategic investments, and the courage to confront hard truths, violence can be prevented, reduced, and ultimately defeated.
She said, “Statistics tell us that one in three persons will experience violence in their lifetime. Every 10 minutes, someone is killed by someone they know. These are not just numbers — they are sons, daughters, neighbours, friends, parents. They are us.
“Violence is not destiny. Violence is not culture. Violence is not normal. Violence is not inevitable. With collaboration, strategic investments and the courage to confront hard truths, violence can be prevented, reduced, and ultimately defeated.”
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