Senator Shehu Sani/ Facebook
Senator Shehu Sani has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to equip security agents in the country so they can effectively combat crime.
The Senator who represents Kaduna Central spoke in reaction to the abduction of 87 passengers by armed bandits operating along Birnin-Gwari road in Kaduna State.
Famzn News had earlier reported that the bandits kidnapped the victims along Birnin-Gwari-Kaduna Highway on Sunday.
And in a tweet, the outspoken lawmaker said it was time to end killings and reduce insecurity in the country.
“An appeal to @MBuhari to urgently fund & equip the Army, the Police, DSS and the Civil Defence to enable them combats the Bandits & Protect the people of Birnin Gwari LG, Kaduna state,” he wrote.
“It’s time to end the bloodshed and the kidnappings. The Bandits have superiority firepower for now.”