The Senate has directed the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to carry out a full investigation into the killings in Plateau State that left at least 28 people dead.
Lawmakers also resolved to send a delegation led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio to sympathize with affected communities, while urging security agencies to arrest and prosecute those responsible.
The motion was raised by Senators Diket Plang and Dachung Mwadkon, who warned about worsening insecurity in the region. Plang noted that Plateau, once known for peace, is again facing coordinated attacks targeting civilians.
“Worthy of note is the fact that one of the challenges faced by security agencies is inadequate personnel, as the current data show a ratio of one policeman to 650 citizens, which is in opposition to the recommended United Nations standard. This needs to be escalated as a matter of urgency,” he said.
Former Plateau governor, Simon Lalong, also recalled similar past violence.
” When I was governor, it happened like that. Just within fifty yards, several people were killed. This time it was on Palm Sunday.”
The Senate warned that the crisis is becoming more complex, affecting security, agriculture, and livelihoods, and called for stronger security measures, increased recruitment, and humanitarian support for displaced victims.
