The Senate mandates a full-scale investigation into the March 2026 attacks in Jos North and Kanam LGAs.
The Senate has officially directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, to initiate a comprehensive investigation into the recent surge of violence in Plateau State. The directive follows a tragic attack in the Anguwan Rukuba area of Jos North, which resulted in the deaths of at least 28 civilians.
In a decisive move to address the escalating insecurity, the Senate resolved to dispatch a high-powered delegation, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, to visit the affected communities and commiserate with the victims and the people of Plateau State.
The legislative action was triggered by a motion co-sponsored by Senator Diket Plang (Plateau Central) and Senator Dachung Mwadkon (Plateau North). The lawmakers raised alarms over the deteriorating security situation in Kanam and Jos North Local Government Areas (LGAs).
Senator Plang noted that the deadly assault in Anguwan Rukuba on March 29, 2026, appeared to be a coordinated attack on densely populated civilian areas. This follows a separate ambush in the Garga axis of Kanam, where a joint security patrol team suffered casualties.
“Plateau State, long celebrated as the Home of Peace and Tourism, is facing a troubling resurgence of violence,” stated Senator Plang. “These attacks are not just local disputes; they are coordinated efforts that threaten our food security and social fabric.”
The upper chamber highlighted the complex nature of the crisis citing ethnic, religious, and economic dimensions and proposed the following measures:
Apprehension and Prosecution: The IGP is mandated to ensure perpetrators are brought to justice swiftly.
Proactive Security Infrastructure: The Senate urged security agencies to establish permanent operational bases in volatile regions.
Intelligence & Surveillance: A call for intensified aerial surveillance and intelligence gathering to dismantle criminal hideouts.
Manpower Boost: Recommendations for increased recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force and the Military to bridge the current manpower gap.
Humanitarian Relief: The Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs has been urged to provide immediate relief materials, including food, shelter, and medical supplies, to displaced residents.
The Senate observed a minute of silence for the deceased and reaffirmed that the primary responsibility of the government remains the protection of lives and property
