Senate Tension: Ningi Says Delay In Oyo Kidnappers’ Prosecution Suggests ‘Something Is Wrong

Senator Abdul Ningi, who represents Bauchi Central Senatorial District, has called on the Federal Government and security agencies to ensure the immediate prosecution of those arrested in connection with the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking during Wednesday’s Senate plenary, Ningi stressed that those responsible for the kidnapping should be publicly arraigned and prosecuted without delay to reinforce public confidence in the justice system.

He warned that any delay in the legal process could create negative public perceptions and weaken confidence in the government’s commitment to justice.

“What is important going forward now is to take a cue. Now that we have people arrested, they must be paraded, prosecuted and allowed to face the full weight of the law.

“Delayed prosecution will create another impression that something is wrong. I therefore call on the security agencies to prosecute them, parade them and make them an example to deter others,” the senator said.

Ningi Calls for Stronger Response to Xenophobic Attacks

Meanwhile, Ningi has urged the Federal Government to take a tougher stance against the recurring xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living in South Africa.

Speaking during Tuesday’s Senate plenary, the lawmaker called on Nigeria to suspend diplomatic relations with South Africa over what he described as the continued targeting of Nigerian citizens.

His remarks followed renewed reports of xenophobic attacks on Nigerians residing in the country.

Expressing concern over the situation, Ningi lamented that despite the reported evacuation of more than 1,200 Nigerians, the South African authorities had only issued warnings without taking decisive action against those responsible.

“End whatever diplomatic relations we have with South Africa. Nigerians have been killed left, right and centre, and all we hear are verbal condemnations.

“These xenophobic attacks are not carried out by words but through physical violence. Imagine someone being attacked in his home or place of business without any provocation, chased by mobs, killed and burned.

“As we speak today, over 1,200 Nigerians are already being evacuated. And what did the government do? It merely issued a caution. Caution for what?

“Don’t Nigerians deserve to live peacefully in other countries? Even if someone is accused of a crime, does that justify being killed in such a manner? That is why countries like the United States respond differently when their citizens are threatened abroad,” Ningi said.