The Senate on Tuesdayu ordered the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to commence a comprehensive investigation into the recent wave of killings in Anguwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, where no fewer than 28 persons were reportedly killed.
The directive followed growing concerns among lawmakers over the renewed insecurity in parts of Plateau State, particularly in Jos North and Kanam local government areas, which have witnessed a disturbing rise in violent attacks in recent weeks.
As part of efforts to show solidarity with the grieving communities, the red chamber also approved the deployment of a high-level delegationu headed by Senate President Godswill Akpabio to visit the affected areas and sympathise with victims, their families, and the government and people of Plateau State.
The decision was reached after an urgent motion was jointly presented by Senator Diket Plang (Plateau Central) and Senator Dachung Mwadkon (Plateau North), both of whom drew attention to the worsening security situation in the state.
Speaking during deliberations, Senator Plang expressed deep concern over the return of violence in Plateau, a state long celebrated as the “Home of Peace and Tourism.” He noted that after a period of relative calm, communities are once again facing coordinated attacks that have left many dead and others displaced.
He referenced the latest incident in Anguwan Rukuba, which occurred on March 29, 2026, describing it as a deliberate assault on civilians in a densely populated area.k According to him, the nature of the attack suggests a carefully planned operation aimed at spreading fear and destabilising the community.
The senator also brought to the attention of the chamber another violent incident in the Garga area of Kanam, where a joint security patrol team was ambushed by armed assailants, leading to casualties among security operatives.
During the debate, senators voiced alarm over the multi-dimensional nature of the crisis, noting that it now carries serious ethnic, economic, and religious implications. They warned that continued violence could further worsen displacement, cripple farming activities, and threaten food production in the region.
The Senate therefore urged security agencies to intensify efforts toward restoring peace, including the establishment of permanent security outposts in flashpoint communities, enhanced intelligence gathering, and the use of aerial surveillance operations to track down criminal elements and dismantle their camps.
Lawmakers also stressed the urgent need for increased recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force and the Armed Forces, citing manpower shortages as a major challenge in addressing insecurity across the country.
In honour of those who lost their lives, the Senate observed a minute of silence, while also calling on the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to immediately provide relief support such as food items, medical assistance, and temporary shelter for displaced residents.