Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central has condemned the recent terrorist attack on Kasuwan Daji Market in Demo community, Borgu LGA, Niger State, which reportedly left over 42 people dead, including women, with several others abducted.

The attack occurred on January 3, 2026, 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. 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 said.

Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan extended her deepest sympathies to the victims’ families, praying for strength and comfort, and highlighted the broader impact of the attack on the community’s livelihoods and local economy.

She called on the Federal Government and security agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice, stressing the need for a proactive, intelligence-led security strategy in vulnerable rural areas.

“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 said.