The Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum (NSF), Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, has congratulated the Government and people of Kwara State, particularly the Woro Community, on the successful rescue of victims abducted during the recent kidnapping incident.

Speaking on behalf of Senators representing the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Yar’Adua, in a statement issued on Thursday, described the rescue as a significant victory against criminality and a clear demonstration that coordinated security operations, driven by credible intelligence and community collaboration, can effectively dismantle criminal networks.

The Forum praised the gallantry, professionalism and synergy displayed by the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian Army, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and local vigilante groups, noting that their combined efforts were instrumental in securing the victims’ safe release.

It also commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for providing the political leadership and strategic support that strengthened the operational capacity of the security agencies in responding swiftly to the incident.

According to the Forum, the successful operation reinforces the need for sustained investment in intelligence gathering, inter-agency collaboration and community-based policing as critical tools for tackling insecurity across the country.

“It sends a clear message that criminal elements cannot prevail where security agencies work in unity and citizens provide timely and credible intelligence,” the statement said.

While celebrating the successful rescue, the Northern Senators Forum expressed deep sadness over the lives lost during the unfortunate incident and extended its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

The Forum prayed for the peaceful repose of the deceased and called on both the Federal Government and the Kwara State Government to provide the affected families with the necessary support to ease their grief and rebuild their lives.

It further urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and continue partnering with security agencies by providing credible information, stressing that defeating kidnapping and other violent crimes requires the collective commitment of government and citizens alike.

The Forum reaffirmed its commitment to supporting legislative measures that will strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture, enhance intelligence capabilities and promote lasting peace and stability across the country.

The Northern Senators Forum also prayed for enduring peace in Woro Community, Kwara State, and across Northern Nigeria.