The Senate on Thursday resolved to invite President Muhammadu Buhari to address a joint session of the National Assembly over the rising level of killings in the country.
The resolution followed a motion by Chairman, Senate Committee on Navy, Sen. George Akume at plenary.
Presenting the motion titled: “Continued Killings in Benue State”, Akume expressed concern on the continued destruction of lives and property, particularly in the seven local governments of Benue North West Senatorial District.
He noted with concern that despite the presence of the military in the state, the killings and destruction of properties had continued unabated.
The lawmaker prayed the senate to urge the Federal Government to evaluate the entire security architecture of the country and for the identification, apprehension and prosecution of the perpetrators of the killings.
Contributing, Sen. Adamu Aliero (APC-Kebbi) decried the wanton killings, saying there was need for concerted efforts by relevant stakeholders to nip the problem in the bud.
According to him, if care is not taken, it will lead to religious crisis in the country.
Sen. Sam Anyanwu (PDP-Imo) said if not nipped in the bud, the continuous killings in the country would also lead to food scarcity.
Sen. Obinna Ogba advised that President Muhammadu Buhari be invited to a joint session of the National Assembly.
He stressed that something drastic should be done to address the security situation of the country.
In his remarks, the President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki, said the continued killings across the country were worrisome.
The lawmakers observed a minute silence in honour of those who lost their lives in the latest Benue killings and in other parts of the country.
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