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The senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has condemned the recent terrorist attack on Kasuwan Daji Market in Niger State, which reportedly killed more than 42 people, including women, and led to several abductions.
The attack occurred on January 3, 2026, at the Demo community in Borgu Local Government Area, where armed assailants stormed the market, opened fire on traders and residents, set parts of the market ablaze and fled with an undisclosed number of captives.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, January 5, Akpoti-Uduaghan described the incident as heartbreaking and senseless and a stark reminder of Nigeria’s worsening security challenges.
She said she mourned the innocent victims who lost their lives while carrying out lawful activities, stressing that the attackers showed complete disregard for human life.
The senator added that the destruction of the market and the abduction of residents had deepened the trauma suffered by the affected communities.
Calling for urgent action, Akpoti-Uduaghan urged the Nigerian government and security agencies to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
She insisted that Nigerians deserve adequate protection and warned against allowing such violence to become normalised.
The senator also advocated a proactive, intelligence-driven security approach, particularly for rural and vulnerable areas.
She expressed her condolences to the families of the victims and prayed for strength and comfort for those affected by the tragedy.
Akpoti-Uduaghan further noted that the attack had severely damaged livelihoods, with the abductions and destruction of the market disrupting local economic activities.
