The Senate has condemned what it described as the "unlawful" encroachment and arrest of Nigerians by the authorities of the Republic of Benin.

The upper chamber therefore directed its Committees on Foreign Affairs, Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters to interface with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Federal Ministry of Justice and National Border Commission to urgently put in place  mechanism that would provide lasting solutions to this issue.

The Senate's decision to intervene was reached amid its resolutions, following a point of order raised by Senator TOLU ODEBIYI at plenary.

Coming under Order 42 and 52 of the Senate Rules, ODEBIYI recalled the numerous reports of alleged encroachments into Nigeria's territory by authorities of the Republic of Benin, which, according to him, "has become increasingly disturbing."

Gendarmes" from the Republic of Benin crossed illegally into Nigeria to arrest of one Pastor KUNLE GARB and Mr. BENJAMIN AMOSU, his interpreter, who are residents of Ogun State.

They were arrested for demanding the reversal of the land encroachment by Government of the Republic of Benin;