Senate summons security chiefs over plateau killings

Disturbed by the attacks on Miango village in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State carried out by armed bandits with massive killings and wanton destruction of property, the Senate has summoned the Security Chiefs to brief it on the attacks.

Those summoned to appear before it by the Senate are the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa; the Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja; the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar; and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

Others summoned are the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ahmed Rufai Abubakar; the Director General of the Department of State Services, Yusuf Bichi; and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.

The resolution of the Senate was a sequel to the adoption of a motion moved by Senator Diket Planning, APC, Plateau Central, on Saturday during plenary, who lamented the constant attacks by criminals in Plateau State, raising the need for a national security summit.

However, Senators have called on President Bola Tinubu to act now to nip in the bud, incessant killings and security challenges in the country.