Senator Sunday Katung (PDP-Kaduna South) has advocated for public trials of bandits responsible for the violence against innocent citizens across the country.
Katung made this appeal during his visit to the Ambe community in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State to offer condolences following the recent attack during a wedding celebration, where six individuals were killed and seven others injured by bandits.
Katung suggested that conducting trials openly would reveal the identities of the perpetrators to the public and serve as a deterrent to others.
The senator praised the bravery of the community’s youth for apprehending one of the suspected attackers and urged law enforcement agencies to apprehend the masterminds behind the unwarranted attack and bring them to justice.
He warned community members against colluding with bandits to harm their own community, emphasizing that those who engage in such treachery will face consequences.
Additionally, Daniel Amos, the representative of Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency, expressed condolences for the deceased and offered to cover the medical expenses of the injured. He also pledged to collaborate with Katung to secure the re-establishment of a military camp within the community.
Amos highlighted that the presence of a military camp would instill confidence in the residents, allowing them to return to their farms without fear.
Earlier, the youth leader of Ambe, Mr. Micah Audi, commended the lawmakers for their support during the community’s difficult time.