The Senate on Wednesday turned down a proposal seeking an investigation into military spending, opting instead to focus on escalating insecurity following recent bandit attacks in Oyo and Kwara states.
Lawmakers urged security agencies to intensify efforts toward rescuing victims still being held captive and called for the expansion of the Safe School Initiative to strengthen protection for schools across the country.
Proceedings opened on a sombre note as senators observed a moment of reflection for a teacher and other victims killed during attacks in Oyo State.
The development followed a motion moved by Senator Abdulfatai Buhari, who highlighted the abduction of 49 people and the killing of schoolteacher Michael Oyedokun, as well as several other victims, including a toddler.
Security concerns were further raised when Senator Sulaiman Sadiq, under a personal explanation, drew attention to the worsening situation in Kwara North. He described frequent bandit attacks on communities in
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