{"id":157427,"date":"2025-04-01T12:21:39","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T11:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/senator-moro-laments-rising-insecurity-in-otukpo-urges-urgent-action-from-govt-security-forces"},"modified":"2025-04-04T15:35:59","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T14:35:59","slug":"senator-moro-laments-rising-insecurity-in-otukpo-urges-urgent-action-from-govt-security-forces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/senator-moro-laments-rising-insecurity-in-otukpo-urges-urgent-action-from-govt-security-forces","title":{"rendered":"Senator Moro laments rising insecurity in Otukpo, urges urgent action from govt, security forces"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Senator Abba Moro, representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, has expressed deep concern over the escalating insecurity in Otukpo.<\/p>\n

He strongly condemned the recent wave of killings and kidnappings in the town, calling them a grave threat to peace and safety.<\/p>\n

In a statement by his media aide, Emmanuel John Eche-Ofun, Senator Moro said, \u201cThe people behind these heinous crimes are doing Otukpo, the headquarters of the Idoma nation, a serious disservice. I charge the government at all levels and security agencies to rise up to their constitutional responsibilities and take immediate action to apprehend the perpetrators and put an end to these criminal activities.<\/p>\n

\u201cNigerians have the right to live and move freely without fear or harassment. The lives and property of the people must be protected at all costs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Senator Moro also sent his heartfelt condolences to the families of those killed in the recent attacks and expressed hope for the safe return of those who have been kidnapped.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy thoughts are with the families of those who have lost their loved ones, and I wish those kidnapped a safe and swift return to their families,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Senator Abba Moro, representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, has expressed deep concern over the escalating insecurity in Otukpo. He strongly condemned the recent wave of killings and kidnappings in the town, calling them a grave threat to peace and safety. 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