The Senate has advised the Federal Government to establish amilitary base in Shiroro, Niger State to restore the confidence of communitiesaffected by the activities of bandits. The Senate also urged the Federal Government to provideequipment and forest guards at the Kamuku National Park to improve operationsof the premises. This, the senate said would along with the Air Force,provide constant and effective patrol and aerial surveillance of the Kamukuforest. The decision of the senate followed a motion by Musa Sani from NigerEast. The Senate spoke of the urgent need for the FederalGovernment to take decisive actions to address banditry and kidnapping inShiroro, Munya, and Rafi local Government areas of Niger state. The motion wasco- sponsored by 14 other senators. The Senate in its adoption urged the Federal Government tosend relief materials to affected communities and those who fled to NigerRepublic.g~2}�O3�