The Senate has directed an investigation into renewed attacks in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State and ordered immediate humanitarian assistance for displaced residents.
The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Senator Binos Dauda Yaroe, who raised concerns over coordinated attacks on Kwa, Gyakan, Rigange, Waduku and Tchobo communities.
Yaroe told lawmakers that armed men on motorcycles allegedly “unleashed terror on defenseless residents,” despite the imposition of a dusk-to-dawn curfew and the deployment of security personnel in the affected areas.
After deliberations, the Senate mandated its Committee on National Security and Intelligence to investigate the recurring violence with a view to restoring peace and preventing further attacks.
The chamber also directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide urgent relief materials to those displaced by the violence.
Lawmakers observed a minute’s silence in honour of victims of the attacks.
Contributing to the debate, Senator Amos Yohanna described the situation as “very, very sad,” noting that insecurity in the area has persisted for years despite intervention efforts.
“I am fully aware of the efforts of the state government to bring peace to that area, but it has refused to go away over the years,” Yohanna said.
He urged stronger collaboration between the National Assembly, state authorities and security agencies to address the crisis and restore stability.
All prayers contained in the motion were unanimously adopted during plenary presided over by the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau.
