Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central in the National Assembly, has issued a strong condemnation of the recent wave of deadly attacks in Kwara State, describing the persistent killing of innocent civilians as both “unacceptable and deeply troubling.” Her comments come amid mounting national outrage over one of the country’s deadliest violent incidents in recent months.
In a personal condolence message issued in Abuja on Thursday, Akpoti-Uduaghan expressed profound sympathy to the families of victims and communities affected by the brutal onslaught that unfolded on Tuesday night in the Woro and Nuku communities of Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The senator labelled the loss of life as “senseless and tragic” and urged urgent action by authorities at all levels to reverse the deteriorating security situation.
While initial reports feared more than 100 fatalities, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq later confirmed that at least 75 people were killed in the Kaiama attack alone.
Highlighting the broader security crisis facing Nigeria, Akpoti-Uduaghan warned that the ongoing spate of violence threatens national peace and stability. She emphasised that unchecked insecurity risks undermining the nation’s cohesion and called on the federal and state governments to move “beyond rhetoric” and implement coordinated, effective measures to protect citizens.
“The persistent killings of innocent Nigerians are unacceptable and deeply troubling,” the senator said. “My heart goes out to the families who have been plunged into grief by these senseless acts. Protecting lives and ensuring justice must be non-negotiable. The safety of our citizens should always be the highest priority of government.”
Akpoti-Uduaghan further urged that prompt and transparent investigations be conducted into the Kwara attacks to ensure accountability and restore public confidence in governance. “Those responsible for these attacks must be identified and brought to justice without delay,” she said, adding that impunity only emboldens criminal elements and deepens the suffering of our people.
The lawmaker also underscored that political leaders and security agencies bear both constitutional and moral responsibilities to act decisively, calling for intelligence-driven policing and stronger community engagement as critical measures to address the root causes of violence. “These killings underscore the urgent need for a more effective and people-centred security architecture. Our communities deserve to live without fear, and government at all levels must rise to this responsibility,” she said.
Akpoti-Uduaghan’s remarks echo growing concern across the country over the scale of the attacks. Human rights organisations have condemned the violence as “unacceptable,” noting reports that gunmen in Kwara and neighbouring states have killed over 170 villagers, often with extreme brutality,some victims found with their hands tied or burnt alive.
Political figures from across the spectrum, including former presidential contenders and civil society actors, have called for stronger security interventions and decisive government action to prevent further loss of life and restore public confidence in national safety mechanisms.
