by Christiana Gokyo, Jos 

Plateau State’s seventeen (17) Local Government Council Chairmen have been called upon to provide adequate support to non-conventional security operatives so as to complement the efforts of security agencies in addressing the upsurge in insecurity across the state.

The call was made by the Members of the Plateau State House of Assembly, following the resolution of a motion of urgent public importance moved by Hon. Dickson Chollom, Member representing Barkin-Ladi Constituency, and seconded by Hon. Eli Bako of Rukuba-Irigwe Constituency. 

In the motion, Hon. Chollom drew the attention of the House to the growing insecurity in his constituency, citing a recent incident where unknown individuals invaded Mazat (Ganandaji) community in Barkin-Ladi, on July 15, 2025, destroying maize farms belonging to farmers.

According to him, the attack resulted in significant losses and threatens  food sufficiency in the area.

He urged the House to appeal to the Executive and relevant security agencies to investigate the act of vandalism, apprehend the perpetrators, and bring them to justice to serve as deterrent to similar acts in the future. 

Hon. Chollom further called for “intensified efforts” by security agencies to safeguard lives and property.

The lawmaker also appealed for compensation or support for the affected farmers to cushion the impact on their livelihoods and food security.

Furthermore, he also emphasized the need for Local Government Councils to support vigilante groups as a complimentary measure to the security agencies in various communities. After thorough deliberations, the House unanimously adopted all the prayers. 

The Speaker, Rt. Hon Naanlong Daniel Gapyil, directed the Majority Leader to invite all seventeen Local Government Chairmen for an interactive session to find practical and lasting solutions to the issue of insecurity bedevilling the state. 

During plenary session, the House also considered a bill for a law to provide for the establishment, development, and regulation of health management information systems, disease surveillance, and genomic banking in Plateau State, sponsored by Hon. Daniel Listick, with Hon. Mark Sunday Na’ah and Hon. Sylvester Wallanko as co-sponsors. 

The bill successfully passed first reading, while another bill presented was for a law to regulate the rights and obligations of parties under tenancy agreements, including the relationship between landlords and tenants and the procedures for the recovery of premises and related matters. The bill, sponsored by Hon. Theodore Maiyaki, also passed first reading.

The House equally considered a bill for a law to establish the Plateau State Community Warning System to address the threats of banditry and attacks by armed herdsmen in rural and urban communities across the state. The bill, also sponsored by Hon. Theodore Maiyaki, passed second reading after gaining support from members.

In his remarks, the Speaker of the House appreciated members for their sacrifice and active contributions. He called for continues unity and collaboration among lawmakers, in order to restore hope and confidence in the citizens of Plateau State.

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