Posted 12/30/2023, 5:06:17 PM
Senate Summons Security Chiefs Over Plateau State Attack That Killed Over 200
- Senate summons heads of Nigerian Army, Air Force, NSA, and others over Christmas Eve massacre of over 200 people in Plateau State
- Attack believed carried out by Fulani herders who invaded 15 communities, burning them down over the course of an hour
- Senator Oshiomhole raised motion calling security chiefs to brief Senate, citing Nigerians are angry over intelligence failure
- Senate resolved to send delegation to condole victims, provide relief materials to help displaced persons return home
- Amended prayer urges military to deploy intelligence and aerial resources in affected Plateau State areas