The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, constituted an ad hoc committee to investigate the persistent terrorist attacks in Mangu, Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, and Riyom local government areas of Plateau State.
Led by Hon Sada Soli, the committee can co-opt chairmen of security-related committees of the House, with one member each from the six geopolitical zones.
The decision was taken on Tuesday after adopting a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Hon Ishaya Lalu. The House urged the Chief of Defence Staff to establish a civilian joint task force in Plateau State to work with security agencies to curb the attacks.
Hon Lalu briefed the House on the assaults in Mangu Local Government Area, stating that the attacks resulted in the deaths of over 50 residents, with sevwral others sustaining severe injuries. Additionally, more than 1,000 houses and properties valued at billions of Naira were destroyed, leading to the displacement of approximately 20,000 people now squatting in various internally displaced persons (IDP) camps.
The lawmaker emphasized the need for immediate action to address the continuous attacks by terrorists in the affected councils.
