The house of representatives has asked Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser (NSA), to declare a national emergency on killings in Plateau state. <\/p>\n
The lower legislative chamber passed the resolution during the plenary session on Tuesday following the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Dachung Bagos, a lawmaker from Plateau state. <\/p>\n
The rising insecurity in the north-central state took a new twist in recent weeks as incidents of violent attacks, killings, kidnapping, and arson have been recorded in some parts of the state. <\/p>\n
TheCable reported how nine people were killed when gunmen attacked a community in Mangu LGAon Saturday. Houses and properties were also razed during the attack. <\/p>\n
Following the incident, Caleb Mutfwang, governor of the state, imposed a 24-hour curfew in the LGA. <\/p>\n
While moving the motion, Bagos said there has been an increase in the rate of insecurity and killing of innocent souls, including some communities within his constituency. <\/p>\n
The attacks have been occurring in some parts of Plateau state for some months now with crops in farmlands completely destroyed, he said. <\/p>\n
Seven miners of my immediate constituency were gruesomely killed in cold blood on the 9th of July, 2023 around Farin Lamba of Jos South LGA, Plateau state. <\/p>\n
Most of my people live in fear of the unknown due to insecurity and can no longer access their farmlands with ease which is their main source of livelihood. <\/p>\n
The lawmaker, who represents Jos south\/ north federal constituency, said if the insecurity situation is not addressed, citizens will experience food shortages as Plateau is one of the main producers of food crops in the country. <\/p>\n
Following the adoption of the motion, the lawmakers asked Olukayode Egbetokun, acting inspector-general of police (IGP), to investigate the killings and ensure culprits are made to face justice. <\/p>\n
On Monday, Bagos asked his constituents to defend themselves in the face of assault, adding that they have the constitutional right to do so. <\/p>\n
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Original post: The house of representatives has asked Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser (NSA), to declare a national emergency on killings in Plateau state. The lower legislative chamber passed the resolution during the plenary session on Tuesday following the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Dachung Bagos, a lawmaker from Plateau state. The rising insecurity in the north-central state took a new twist in recent weeks as incidents of violent attacks, killings, kidnapping, and arson have been recorded in some parts of the state. Continue reading
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