Worried by the recent killings in Plateau State, the House of Representatives is expected to hold a security summit.
At least 30 people have been killed in renewed violence in the State, where clashes between Muslim herders and Christian farming communities have erupted for years.
The senseless killings and burning of houses have continued in Mangu town of Mangu Local Government area of Plateau State despite the 24-hour curfew imposed by the government.
Reacting to the violence, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, after condemning the attacks said the lower chamber would take a strong position upon its resumption from the Christmas and New Year break next Tuesday, January 30.
“I am deeply saddened by the continuous killings in Plateau State. It is unfortunate and disheartening that this is happening at this time when efforts are on to tackle insecurity around the country,” the speaker was quoted as saying.
He also promised to meet with President Bola Tinubu on the matter just as he called for peace on both sides.
While calling on the various security agencies to take decisive action to arrest the situation, he commended the Plateau State Government for declaring a curfew in Mangu, saying a lot needs to be done for everlasting peace in the state.
