In response to the killings in Plateau State, the House of Representatives has set up an ad hoc committee to investigate the cause of incessant terrorist attacks in some communities.
Many people have been killed in several attacks on communities in Mangu, Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, and Riyom local government areas of the state.
Adopting a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Ishaya Lalu, the House asked the chief of defence staff to establish a civilian joint task force in Plateau state to work hand in hand with security agencies to curtail the attacks.
The Lawmaker briefed the House regarding the assaults on residents of Mangu local Government Area of Plateau state which resulted in the deaths of over 50 individuals, with many others sustaining severe injuries.
He added that more than 1,000 houses and other property valued at billions of naira, were destroyed.
“Approximately 20,000 people have been displaced and are currently residing in various internally displaced persons (IDP) camps within and outside the local government area” he said.
According to Lalu most of the victims who sustained various degrees of injuries are currently receiving medical attention at different hospitals within the State.
He said the continuous attacks by terrorists needed to be addressed immediately.
The motion was voted on, adopted and referred to relevant Commitees of the House.
By Oduyemi Odumade, Edited By Grace Namiji
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