Reps call on NSA to declare Plateau killings a national emergency
The House of Representatives has asked National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu to declare the killings in Plateau State a national emergency.
Lawmakers reached the resolution during Tuesday's plenary following a motion of urgent public importance presented by Dachung Bagos (DPP, Plateau).
PREMIUM TIMES reported the killing of nine people, including a toddler, in Farin Lamba, a community in Vwang District of Jos South Local Government Area in Plateau State on Sunday.
Killings have also been reported in several communities in the state, with Governor Caleb Mutfwang declaring a 24-hour curfew in the state's Mangu local government.
Tableting the motion, Mr. Bagos said there had been “an increase in the rate of insecurity and the killing of innocent souls”, including in some communities in his constituency.
“Attacks have been happening in parts of Plateau State for a few months now and crops on farmland have been completely destroyed,” he said.
"Seven miners from my immediate constituency were horribly killed in cold blood on July 9, 2023, around Farin Lamba of Jos South LGA, Plateau State.
"Most of my fellow citizens live in fear of the unknown due to insecurity and can no longer easily access their agricultural land, which is their main source of income."
In addition to asking the NSA to declare the killings a national emergency, the House also asked Acting Inspector General of Police Olukayode Egbetokun to investigate the killings and ensure that the guilty are brought to justice.
He further instructed the Nigerian Army's Operation Safe Haven to identify and evacuate all bandits within the state.
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The House of Representatives has asked National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu to declare the killings in Plateau State a national emergency.
Lawmakers reached the resolution during Tuesday's plenary following a motion of urgent public importance presented by Dachung Bagos (DPP, Plateau).
PREMIUM TIMES reported the killing of nine people, including a toddler, in Farin Lamba, a community in Vwang District of Jos South Local Government Area in Plateau State on Sunday.
Killings have also been reported in several communities in the state, with Governor Caleb Mutfwang declaring a 24-hour curfew in the state's Mangu local government.
Tableting the motion, Mr. Bagos said there had been “an increase in the rate of insecurity and the killing of innocent souls”, including in some communities in his constituency.
“Attacks have been happening in parts of Plateau State for a few months now and crops on farmland have been completely destroyed,” he said.
"Seven miners from my immediate constituency were horribly killed in cold blood on July 9, 2023, around Farin Lamba of Jos South LGA, Plateau State.
"Most of my fellow citizens live in fear of the unknown due to insecurity and can no longer easily access their agricultural land, which is their main source of income."
In addition to asking the NSA to declare the killings a national emergency, the House also asked Acting Inspector General of Police Olukayode Egbetokun to investigate the killings and ensure that the guilty are brought to justice.
He further instructed the Nigerian Army's Operation Safe Haven to identify and evacuate all bandits within the state.
Support PREMIUM TIMES integrity and credibility journalism Good journalism is very expensive. Yet only good journalism can guarantee the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy and a transparent government. For free and continued access to the best investigative journalism in the country, we ask that you consider your modest support of this noble endeavour. By contributing to PREMIUM TIMES, you are helping to keep relevant journalism alive and ensuring that it remains free and accessible to everyone. Give [embedded content]TEXT ANNOUNCEMENT: Call Willie - +2348098788999
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