The Senate has directed the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to launch a full investigation into the recent killings in Anguwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, which claimed the lives of at least 28 people.
Lawmakers also called for the perpetrators to be apprehended and prosecuted, while resolving to send a high-powered delegation, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, to commiserate with the victims and the people of Plateau State.
The resolutions followed a motion moved by Senators Diket Plang (Plateau Central) and Dachung Mwadkon (Plateau North), who raised urgent concerns over the deteriorating security situation in Kanam and Jos North Local Government Areas during Tuesday’s plenary in Abuja.
Leading the debate, Plang lamented that Plateau State, once known as the “Home of Peace and Tourism,” has witnessed a resurgence of violence after years of relative calm.
He cited recent attacks in Kanam Local Government Area earlier in March, as well as the deadly assault in Anguwan Rukuba on March 29, 2026, which occurred while residents were going about their daily activities.
According to him, the attacks appeared coordinated and deliberately targeted civilians in densely populated areas, raising fears of escalating insecurity.
The lawmaker also highlighted a separate ambush in the Garga axis of Kanam, where a joint security patrol team was attacked, resulting in casualties among security personnel.
Senators expressed concern over the increasingly complex nature of the crisis, noting its economic, ethnic, and religious dimensions.
They warned that the persistent violence is displacing communities, disrupting agricultural activities, and posing a serious threat to food security.
The Senate emphasised that the protection of lives and property remains the primary responsibility of government and urged security agencies to adopt more proactive measures.
These include establishing permanent operational bases in volatile areas and intensifying intelligence gathering and aerial surveillance to identify and dismantle criminal hideouts.
In addition, the chamber called for increased recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force and the military to address manpower shortages.
As part of its resolutions, the Senate observed a minute of silence in honour of the victims and urged the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs to provide relief materials, including food, medical supplies, and shelter, to displaced persons affected by the attacks.
The Senate reaffirmed its commitment to supporting efforts aimed at restoring peace and security in Plateau State.
