The Senate has severely denounced the massacre of 56 Nigerians and the kidnapping of women and children in Konkoso Village, Niger State. They called the act cruel and unjustifiable.
According to Vanguard, the attack happened on February 14, 2026, when terrorists and bandits invaded towns in Borgu Local Government Area. They killed people, kidnapped women and children, and set fire to several homes, including a police station.
In response, the Upper Chamber asked for more security personnel to be sent to the affected districts right once to improve swift response and stop more assaults.
The Senate has also told its Committees on Defense, Army, Air Force, Police Affairs, and National Security to work together to do an assessment and report back in four weeks. There was a minute of silence for the victims, and the relatives of the victims, as well as the government and people of Niger State, were given their sympathies.
Senator Sani Musa (APC, Niger East) made a motion of urgent national concern that led to the resolutions. Senator Musa said that more than 56 people were killed in the villages of Konkoso and Pissa and that many women and children were taken.
He said that the areas that were damaged are next to important woodlands that terrorists use to go between countries and plan crimes.
Musa added, “The North Central region has seen more attacks on rural communities and farmlands, which threatens food security, local economies, and national stability.” He praised President Bola Tinubu and security agencies for their ongoing efforts to fight terrorism.
Musa said that repeated attacks on rural communities show that there are problems with intelligence, coordination, quick response, and long-term security of the territory. He also said that kidnappings have made the humanitarian issue worse by causing long-term psychological damage and making areas less stable.
Senate Chief Whip Mohammed Monguno seconded the motion and asked for more money to be set aside in the budget for security agencies. He pointed out that these agencies had not received any capital budget releases during the current budget cycle.
Monguno added, “In line with the president’s declaration of a state of emergency on security, security agencies should be given more attention.”
The Senate’s decision shows that they are serious about making Niger State and other vulnerable areas safer. They want to take action right away and make long-term changes to the way things are done.
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