The Nasarawa State House of Assembly, on Monday, expressed deep concern over persistent killings and rising insecurity in the state.

The lawmakers urged the state government to take decisive and proactive steps to halt the attacks, which they said have continued to claim lives across several local government areas.

Speaker of the House, Danladi Jatau, made the call while announcing the resolutions of the legislature during plenary under matters of public interest, following a motion raised by Luka Zhekaba, the minority leader, on the spate of killings.

Mr Jatau commended Mr Zhekaba for bringing the matter before the House and acknowledged the contributions of other members to the debate.

He also applauded Gov. Abdullahi Sule for his efforts so far in addressing insecurity, but stressed the need for intensified action to stop the growing violence.

“The House urges the state government to summon the Commissioner of Police and other security agencies to investigate the killings in Obi, Doma, Nasarawa Eggon, Lafia, Keana and other constituencies,” he said.

He further called on residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious movements and hideouts of criminals to security operatives.

According to him, village heads must also identify residents and strangers within their domains in the interest of peace and safety.

Earlier, Mr Zhekaba lamented the continued attacks in his constituency, noting that two people were killed on November 10 while travelling to Gidan Rai community, and another two were killed in the same area later that week.

“As lawmakers, we were elected to speak for our people. It is the duty of government to protect lives and property,” he said, describing the killings as inhumane.

Other lawmakers, including Mohammed Omadefu, Musa Abubakar, Solomon Akwashiki, Jacob Kudu, and Esson Mairiga, also decried the worsening security situation, saying the state was “under siege.”

They called on security agencies to intensify efforts to apprehend perpetrators and ensure they face the law, noting that insecurity was escalating daily across communities.

(NAN)