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Nigeria: Lawmakers Demand Security Agencies Enforce Bandit Proscription Order
By Derrick Bangura
The Nigerian House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian Army, Police, and other security agencies to enforce the proscription order, which was published in the official gazette 108 and declared bandits and such groups to be terrorists.
According to the Federal Republic of Nigeria official Gazette volume 108, titled “Terrorism (Prevention) Proscription Order Notice, 2021,” the federal government had officially designated bandit groups in Nigeria as terrorists.
Owing to this, the House mandated the security agencies to rise up and stem the rising killings of innocent persons across Benue communities, especially those bordering Nasarawa state.
It urged NEMA and Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to send relief material to those in the affected areas who had been displaced.
The resolutions of the lawmakers were sequel to adoption of a motion of urgent national importance sponsored by Hon. Bem Mzondu.
Moving the motion, Mzondu said there’s urgent need to stop the renewed increasing terrorist attacks and gruesome killings by armed herdsmen and bandits in Benue communities.
He recalled the attack and gruesome killing by herdsmen in Benue communities in Guma, Markudi, Gwer west local governments of the state.
One of such attacks, according to him, happened at the early hour of Monday, March 7, 2022, when suspected herdsmen and bandits unleased terror on a community, killing five persons while several others sustained different level of injuries.
He expressed concerns about the suspicious collusion of army and other security agencies in the attack, as an army unit is stationed less than 5km from the location where the herdsmen and bandits operated for more than two hours without any intervention from security agencies.
Mzondu said, “Again, aware of the official gazette that any person or group of person participating in any manner whatsoever in any form of activities concerning or involving or concerning proscription collective intention or otherwise or group referred to in paragraph one of this notice will be violating the provision of the terrorism provision act of 2011 and liable to prosecution.
“Also conscious of the provision of Section 4(2b) of the constitution of federal republic of Nigeria as amended which guarantees that the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government, especially the federal government.”
Adopting the motion, the House commiserated with the families of those killed in the dastardly attacks and observed a minute silence.
President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday arrived in Katsina to receive the remains of the former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday at the age of 82.
Just hours before the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, heartfelt tributes have continued to pour in from beneficiaries of his many charitable deeds, with many describing him as a man who never turned his back on the needy.
Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday, Aminu Daura, a respected community elder, recalled how Buhari consistently provided foodstuffs during Ramadan for families, friends, widows, and orphans in his hometown.
“He never made noise about it, but many homes had food on their tables during fasting period because of him,” Daura said.
Abdullahi Sani, a physically-challenged man who received a tricycle from the Buhari Foundation in 2021, was overcome with emotion while speaking to NAN.
“I can move around and feed my family today because of Baba Buhari. I pray to Allah to reward him for giving hope to people like me,” he said, in tears.
Hajiya Fatima Yahaya, another resident, remembered Buhari’s acts of kindness during festive seasons.
“Even after he left office, his aides ensured that the usual support still reached us every year. He always remember his people,” she said, referring to his distribution of Sallah rams and food items to indigent families during Eid celebrations.
Other residents of Daura also shared memories of how the late former president quietly paid school fees and medical bills for struggling families, actions rarely publicized.
“Some of us benefited from his silent interventions. He was a true father and a great figure in the society,” said Ali Saidu.
On Monday night, Imams across various mosques in Daura held special Qur’anic recitations, praying for the forgiveness of Buhari’s sins and his eternal peace.
The Chief Imam of Daura Central Mosque, Sheikh Musa Kofar Barau, described Buhari as a humble leader whose legacy of service and compassion would remain alive in the hearts of the people.
Buhari is scheduled to be buried later on Tuesday in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, in line with Islamic rites. The community is bracing to welcome thousands of mourners from across Nigeria and beyond.
His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has extended heartfelt condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, and the entire Nigerian people following Buhari’s death.
In a message of sympathy, the Moroccan monarch described the passing of the former Nigerian leader as a “sad occurrence,” expressing deep sorrow over the loss.
King Mohammed VI hailed Buhari as “an illustrious leader who worked untiringly to serve his country’s best interests and lead his people toward further progress and prosperity.”
He added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the bereaved. I share your grief and want you to know how much I appreciated the working sessions I had with the deceased.”
Reflecting on their bilateral engagements, the king noted that his collaboration with Buhari led to the launch of promising development projects, “ushering a new era grounded in friendship and close cooperation between our two sister nations.”
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