In a solemn session, the Senate paid tribute to the victims of the devastating Otukpo bank robbery that shook Benue State on Friday, October 20, 2023.
The Senate’s decision to observe a minute of silence was prompted by a motion calling for an urgent police investigation into the incident. Senator Abba Moro, representing the Peoples Democratic Party (Benue South), presented this motion under the Senate’s Orders 41 and 51, emphasizing the importance of addressing this matter of urgent public concern.
Furthermore, the Senate called upon the police to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the attack. They also sought to unravel the mystery behind the lack of intelligence and preparedness displayed by the police on the day of the incident.
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