By Abbanobi -Eku Onyeka
Abuja
The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) has condemned the recent attacks in Benue and Kaduna States that resulted in the deaths of dozens of innocent citizens and the displacement of many families.
This was contained in a press release signed and made available to media houses on Wednesday by Sen. Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, Chairman of the Forum.
In Benue, an early morning attack on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 on Efeyi Community in Ugboju, Otukpo LGA left 13 people dead and several others injured. Security agencies have since been deployed to the area to restore order.
In Kaduna, a separate attack on Sunday, July 26, 2026 in Naridon Village, Kamaru Ward, Kauru LGA claimed about 30 lives, including women and children, and led to the destruction of homes.
The Forum expressed deep sympathy with the governments and people of both states and with all families affected by the violence.
The Senators also welcomed the Federal Government’s renewed commitment to strengthening national security. President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and the recruitment of 28,000 additional military personnel.
According to the Presidency, the move is designed to decentralize command, strengthen border security, and improve response times to emerging threats nationwide. The Senators noted that the expansion is a timely step that provides more strategic coverage and operational support, and helps restore public confidence.
However, they stressed the need for adequate equipment, logistics, and welfare for personnel to enable the new formations to function effectively.
The Northern Senators Forum called on communities to cooperate with security agencies by providing timely information, and urged the Federal Government to ensure swift apprehension of perpetrators and adequate support for victims and displaced persons. The Forum reiterated that lasting peace is achieved through coordinated security action, better intelligence, and sustained investment in the security architecture.
