Senate President Godswill Akpabio has criticized the media for prioritizing bad news over positive developments.
According to Akpabio, the media thrives on negative stories, ignoring the many successes achieved by security agencies in preventing attacks.
Akpabio made these comments during a debate on a motion to address the recurring banditry attacks in Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State.
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He emphasized that security is everyone’s business and that state governments have a crucial role to play in maintaining security.
The Senate has urged the federal government to fund the establishment of modern ranches across the country to enhance safety and economic productivity for both herders and local residents.
They also resolved to enact a law defining the limits of economic activities under the ECOWAS treaty.
Other key resolutions include:
Investigation and Prosecution: The Inspector General of Police, Chief of Army Staff, and Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS) have been urged to investigate the attacks, arrest the perpetrators, and prosecute them.
Relief Materials: The Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), and North East Development Commission have been requested to provide relief materials to displaced victims.
Joint Taskforce: The urgent establishment of a joint police and military taskforce in Billiri Local Government Area has been called for to prevent further killings.