Worried over the recent deaths in Plateau State, the House of Representatives will convene a security session.
At least 30 people have been killed in renewed violence in the North-Central Plateau State, where battles between Muslim herders and Christian farming communities have been ongoing for years. Despite the government’s 24-hour curfew, needless deaths and home burnings continue in Mangu, Mangu Local Government Area, Plateau State.
In response to the violence, Abbas Tajudeen, Speaker of the House of Representatives, strongly criticised the state’s repeating attacks.
Tajudeen, according to a Thursday statement by his media aide, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, hinted that the lower chamber would take a strong position upon its resumption from the Christmas and New Year break next Tuesday, January 30.
“I am deeply saddened by the continuous killings in Plateau State. It is unfortunate and disheartening that this is happening at this time when efforts are on to tackle insecurity around the country,” the speaker was quoted as saying.
“I call on the people of Plateau State to live in peace with one another as they were known for years back. We cannot continue like this as a people.
“Our Creator, in His wisdom, brought us together for a reason, and we must continue to appreciate our differences and form a common front to tackle our collective challenges instead of killing ourselves. This path will only take us backward.”
He also promised to meet with President Bola Tinubu on the matter just as he called for peace on both sides. According to him, people must live in harmony with one another for any meaningful progress to be made.
The lawmaker reiterated that Nigerians are supposed to be their brothers’ keepers wherever they are
While calling on the various security agencies to take decisive action to arrest the situation, he commended the Plateau State Government for declaring a curfew in Mangu, saying a lot needs to be done for everlasting peace in the state.