Nigeria’s Senate has issued firm directives to the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, ordering a comprehensive investigation into the recent killings in Anguwan Rukuba, located in Jos North Local Government Area, where at least 28 people were reported dead.

The decision was reached during plenary following a motion sponsored by Diket Plang and Dachung Mwadkon, both of whom raised alarm over the deteriorating security situation in Plateau State.

In addition to calling for an investigation, the Senate resolved to send a high-powered delegation led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio to visit affected communities and commiserate with victims and their families.

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While presenting the motion, Plang expressed deep concern that Plateau State—once celebrated as the “Home of Peace and Tourism”—is again witnessing a resurgence of violence after years of relative calm.

He referenced multiple attacks, including earlier incidents in Kanam Local Government Area and the March 29 нападение in Anguwan Rukuba, noting that the assaults appeared coordinated and deliberately targeted civilians in densely populated areas.

Lawmakers also highlighted a separate incident in the Garga axis of Kanam, where a joint security patrol team was ambushed, leading to casualties among security personnel. These घटनाएँ, they warned, point to a broader and more complex security challenge.

During deliberations, senators underscored that the crisis carries economic, ethnic, and religious dimensions, making it more difficult to resolve. They warned that continued violence is forcing residents to abandon their homes, disrupting agricultural activities and posing a serious threat to food security.

The Senate reiterated that the protection of lives and property remains the government’s primary responsibility. To this end, lawmakers urged security agencies to adopt more proactive strategies, including establishing permanent operational bases in volatile areas.

They also called for intensified intelligence gathering and the use of aerial surveillance to identify and dismantle criminal hideouts. Additionally, the Senate emphasized the need for increased recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force and the military to address manpower shortages.

In a solemn moment, the chamber observed a minute of silence in honour of the victims, reflecting the gravity of the tragedy and the nation’s collective grief.

Furthermore, the Senate urged the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to provide urgent relief materials, including food, medical supplies, and shelter, to those displaced by the violence.

The resolutions signal a renewed legislative push to confront insecurity in Plateau State and beyond, as pressure mounts on security agencies to deliver swift and effective results.

As investigations begin and relief efforts are mobilised, Nigerians will be watching closely to see whether these directives translate into lasting peace and stability in affected communities.