Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has strongly condemned the invasion of a hospital and abduction of workers and patients by gunmen in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State.
The bandits reportedly invaded the Primary Healthcare Centre at Layin Dan Auta village in Kuyello Ward, Birnin-Gwari, abducting two nurses and many patients yet to be ascertained.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the Speaker, Musa Krishi, the speaker charged security agencies to rise up to the occasion and rescue those being held captive by the bandits.
“The activities of bandits have become too rampant, especially with the last attack on vulnerable targets like a hospital. This is unacceptable,” Abbas said in a statement.
He urged security agencies to take immediate action to rescue those held captive and ensure no Nigerian remains in captivity.
“Our security forces need to go after the abductors and rescue those abducted from the health facility. They must ensure that every part of Nigeria is rid of the dangers of kidnapping, banditry, and terrorism.”
Abbas emphasized the need for sustained efforts to address the growing insecurity in the country.
“We cannot continue to live in fear of bandits and terrorists. It’s time for our security forces to take bold action and protect Nigerians.”
