{"id":2636,"date":"2026-02-09T14:10:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T14:10:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=2636"},"modified":"2026-02-09T14:19:11","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T14:19:11","slug":"natasha-akpoti-condemns-kwara-killings-says-protecting-lives-must-be-non-negotiable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=2636","title":{"rendered":"Natasha Akpoti condemns Kwara killings, says protecting lives must be non-negotiable"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central, has condemned the recent killings in parts of Kwara state, describing the attacks as \u201cunacceptable and deeply troubling\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On Tuesday, at least 75 residents were killed and several houses set ablaze when suspected terrorists&nbsp;attacked&nbsp;the Nuku and Woro communities in the Kaiama LGA of Kwara state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Asake - Organise (Official Video)\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_u4_iWCvZ5c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On Wednesday, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, governor of Kwara, said residents of the communities were killed for&nbsp;refusing to bow to extremists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a statement on Thursday, Akpoti-Uduaghan said she was saddened by the loss of innocent lives and extended condolences to the families and communities affected by the attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She warned that the continued bloodshed poses a serious threat to national peace and stability, urging governments at all levels to take urgent and decisive action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe persistent killings of innocent Nigerians are unacceptable and deeply troubling. My heart goes out to the families who have been plunged into grief by these senseless acts,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Akpoti-Uduaghan said protecting lives and ensuring justice must remain a core responsibility of government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cProtecting lives and ensuring justice must be non-negotiable. The safety of our citizens should always be the highest priority of government,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The senator called on federal and state authorities to move beyond rhetoric and implement coordinated measures to curb the rising insecurity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She said swift and transparent investigations into the Kwara attacks are essential to ensure accountability and restore public confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThose responsible for these attacks must be identified and brought to justice without delay,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The senator called on federal and state authorities to move beyond rhetoric and implement coordinated measures to curb the rising insecurity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She said swift and transparent investigations into the Kwara attacks are essential to ensure accountability and restore public confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThose responsible for these attacks must be identified and brought to justice without delay,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cImpunity only emboldens criminal elements and deepens the suffering of our people.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Akpoti-Uduaghan said political leaders and security agencies have both a constitutional and moral duty to act decisively to prevent further bloodshed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She stressed the need for proactive intelligence gathering, community engagement, and strengthened security operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese killings underscore the urgent need for a more effective and people-centred security architecture,\u201d she said. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecable.ng\/natasha-akpoti-condemns-kwara-killings-says-protecting-lives-must-be-non-negotiable\/\">(TheCable)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, senator representing Kogi central, has condemned the recent killings in parts of Kwara state, describing the attacks as \u201cunacceptable and deeply troubling\u201d. On Tuesday, at least 75 residents were killed and several houses set ablaze when suspected terrorists&nbsp;attacked&nbsp;the Nuku and Woro communities in the Kaiama LGA of Kwara state. 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