Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has condemned the recent terrorist attack at Kasuwan Daji Market in Niger State, which reportedly left over 42 people dead including women and saw several others abducted.
The attack which occurred January 3, 2026, in the Demo community of Borgu Local Government Area, when gunmen opened fire on traders and residents, set parts of the market ablaze, and fled with an unspecified number of abductees.
In a statement released in Abuja on Monday, the senator described the incident as “heartbreaking, senseless and a tragic reminder of the worsening insecurity confronting many Nigerian communities.”
“My heart is heavy as I mourn the innocent men and women who were brutally murdered at Kasuwan Daji Market,” Akpoti-Uduaghan said.
“These were ordinary Nigerians going about their lawful activities, only to be cut down by evil forces that have no regard for human life.”
She extended her deepest sympathies to the families of the victims, praying for strength and comfort in the face of their loss.
“I sympathise profoundly with the families who have suffered this cruel loss. No words can truly heal such pain, but I pray that God grants them the fortitude to bear these irreparable losses,” she added.
The senator also highlighted the destructive impact of the attack on the community, pointing out that abductions and the burning of the market devastate livelihoods and destabilise local economies.
The burning of the market and the kidnapping of innocent citizens deepen the trauma on these communities. This cycle of violence must not be allowed to continue unchecked,” she stated.
Urging immediate action, Akpoti-Uduaghan called on the Federal Government and security agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice.
“Our people deserve protection, and criminals terrorising our communities must be confronted with the full weight of the law,” she said.