Senators has called for open trials of bandits attacking innocent citizens in the country to expose their identities to the public and serve as a deterrent to others.
Sunday Katung, representing Kaduna South made the call during his visit to Ambe community in Sanga Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The visitation was to condole with victims over last Sunday’s attack on the community, during which six people were killed and seven injured by bandits during a wedding party.
The lawmaker commended youths of the community for their bravery in apprehending one of the suspected attackers, and called on security operatives to fish out the masterminds of the unprovoked attack and bring them to justice.
Also, the member representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency, Daniel Amos, prayed for the repose of the souls of those killed and offered to pay the medical bills of those injured.
He pledged to work with Katung to ensure that the request for the re-establishment of a military camp within the community is granted.
According to him, the re-establishment of a military camp will give the people of Ambe and four other communities the courage to go back to their farms.