Senate Condemns Borno, Oyo Student Abductions, Pushes For State Police

Naijaonpoint_ng | 18-05-2026 11:37am |

The Senate has expressed strong condemnation regarding the recent abduction of 87 students and teachers in Borno and Oyo states, which occurred within a 24-hour period. In a statement released on Sunday night by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, the legislative body characterized these incidents as a direct assault on the future of Nigeria. The Senate emphasized that the alarming rise in kidnappings highlights the pressing necessity for the establishment of state police to enhance security and protect citizens.

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