The President of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, has announced a donation of 50 million naira to support five families affected by the recent abduction incident in Oriire local government area, Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
Akpabio made the announcement during plenary today Wednesday, explaining that N10 million would be allocated to each of the families of three servicemen who died during a rescue operation and two teachers who were killed.
The gesture is part of the Senate’s response to the tragic event, with lawmakers urging increased support for the bereaved and coordinated efforts by security agencies to rescue other kidnapped victims across the country.
During the session, Sen. Abdul Ningi raised a point of order, calling for a holistic and inclusive approach to compensation, warning against discrimination and emphasizing that all victims of recent attacks should receive equal support.
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