The Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa (APC, Niger East), has strongly condemned the recent attacks that claimed the lives of 42 innocent citizens, burned down the Kasuwan‑Daji market, and razed the Catholic Mission House in Borgu and Agwara Local Government Areas of Niger State.
In a statement personally signed by him and titled, “The terrorist attacks in Borgu and Agwara Local Government Areas in Niger State,” Senator Musa described the violence as a barbaric and inhumane act against peaceful communities.
Senator Musa said the killings and destruction of property were wholly unjustifiable and called on security agencies to carry out a comprehensive investigation.
He emphasised the need for a holistic investigation into the tragedy to ensure that those responsible are apprehended and prosecuted.
The statement read, “I strongly condemn the brutal and coordinated terrorist attacks in the forest areas of Borgu and Agwara Local Government Areas of Niger State, which led to the killing of 42 innocent citizens, the burning of the Kasuwan-Daji market, and the destruction of the Catholic Mission House.
“This barbaric and inhumane act against peaceful communities is unacceptable and must not go unanswered.
“As the Senator representing Niger East, I extend my heartfelt condolences to His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Mohammed Umaru Bago, Executive Governor of Niger State; my distinguished colleague, the Senator representing Niger North Senator Abubakar Sani Bello; the traditional rulers, religious leaders, and the resilient people of Borgu and Agwara LGAs, as well as all peace-loving people of Zone C, over this tragic loss.
“For far too long, innocent Nigerians have been massacred in cold blood by terrorist elements who operate with impunity from forest enclaves across the country. This tragic pattern must end. I therefore call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, to declare an all-out and uncompromising war against terrorism, through the full invasion, dismantling, and destruction of all terrorist networks, camps, and logistical supply chains wherever they exist. Nigeria must no longer cede any inch of its territory to criminals and enemies of peace.
“I call on the Nigerian Armed Forces and all security agencies to immediately deploy overwhelming military presence, intensify aerial and ground operations, and dismantle all terrorist hideouts within the forest corridors of Borgu and Agwara. The perpetrators must be pursued, arrested, or neutralized without delay.
“May Almighty Allah grant eternal rest to the departed, comfort the bereaved families, and restore lasting peace and security to Niger State.”