Members of the Northern Caucus of the House of Representatives have condemned, in the strongest terms, the recent regrettable incident that occurred in Tudun Biri community of IGABI Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
This condemnation was expressed in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Monday by Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, the Chairman of the Caucus.
The Caucus, however, commended the charitable commitment of the Nigerian military and other security agencies for their patriotic efforts to combat the upsurge of insurgency, banditry, and other criminal activities that have plagued some parts of the country.
According to the statement, “The Caucus further decries the various attacks by bandits and other criminal elements.”
The statement revealed that, “Against the backdrop of such unshakable recurrent mishaps, the Caucus has resolved to pay a condolence visit on Monday, November 11, 2023, to commiserate with the Government and the leaders of Tudun Biri community and to show solidarity with the survivors of the unfortunate incident.”
The visit aims to secure first-hand insights into what actually transpired and enable the Caucus to gather useful information with a view to forestalling future occurrences.
“The Caucus commends the Tinubu-led federal government for promptly reaching out to victims and taking charge of the victims’ welfare.
“The Caucus further appreciates the government’s intention to rebuild this ill-fated community.
“The Caucus has pledged to follow up with the federal government to ensure appropriate compensations for the victims and the community, as promised by the federal government. The Caucus is poised to provide the legal framework for the compensation, and also ensure that families of those who were killed are adequately included in the compensation scheme.
“The Caucus appeals to the affected community and its leaders to remain calm and law-abiding, while thanking the Government and Governor of Kaduna state for fulfilling their responsibility of protecting law and order in the state.
“Finally, the Caucus has announced a monetary donation of 45 Million Naira in cash from Mr. Speaker and that of the Northern Regional Caucus of the Federal House of Representatives. This donation is intended to support various developmental projects, including the provision of healthcare facilities, blocks of classrooms, water boreholes, and a community town hall worth 350 million Naira, to aid the Federal Government’s efforts in rebuilding the community.”
