The Nigerian Senate has urged the called for a ceasefire between Israel and terrorist group, Hamas, over the ongoing war in Gaza.
The resolutions followed a motion sponsored by Senator Adamu Aliero and 43 others.
Aliero said the casualty figures in the war were horrifying and that if not ended immediately, it might lead to World War III.
The red chamber also advised President Bola Tinubu’s government to work with the United Nations and other countries of the world to ensure immediate ceasefire in the ongoing Israeli-Palestine war.
The Senate urged the federal government to press for two-state solution to end the conflict, in which thousands, including women, children and aid workers had been killed.
Senators who contributed to the debate, include Barau Jibrin (Kano), Enyinaya Abaribe (Abia) and Sani Musa (Niger), all condemned the killings on both sides and called for immediate end to the killings and save lives and property.
