The House of Representatives has set up an ad hoc committee to investigate the cause of the incessant terrorist attacks in Mangu, Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, and Riyom local government areas of Plateau state.
The speaker, Tajudeen Abbas, said the committee led by Sada Soli (APC, Katsina), can co-opt chairmen of security-related committees of the House has one member each from the six geopolitical zones.
Several persons have been killed in several attacks on communities in Plateau.
Adopting a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Ishaya Lalu, the House asked the chief of defence staff to establish a civilian joint task force in Plateau state to work hand in hand with the security agencies to curtail the attacks in the state.
Lalu briefed the House regarding the assaults on the residents of Mangu local government areas in Plateau state.
He said the attacks resulted in the deaths of over 50 individuals, with many others sustaining severe injuries.
The lawmaker added that more than 1,000 houses and other properties, valued at billions of naira, were destroyed.
Approximately 20,000 people have been displaced and are currently residing in various internally displaced persons (IDP) camps within and outside the local government area.
According to Lalu most of the victims who sustained various degrees of injuries are currently receiving medical attention at different hospitals within the State.
He said the continuous attacks by the terrorists in said Local Government Area need to be addressed immediately.
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