The lawmaker urged security agents to intensify efforts to apprehend the criminals.
The bye-election scheduled for August 16 followed the death of Joseph Haruna, member representing Munya Constituency, on September 13, 2024.
Amnesty International said the abduction of at least 160 people in Kuchi, a village in Munya LGA of Niger, indicates the failure of Mr Tinubu’s government to protect lives.
“Frequent mass abductions and killings are clear evidence of failure of authorities to protect the people,” Amnesty International stressed.
