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Insecurity and security reform efforts in Plateau State

Overview

In Plateau State, Nigeria, insecurity has escalated following attacks in the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, where gunmen killed three vigilantes, including a local youth leader. These killings prompted community protests, with residents blocking roads to express frustration over perceived security inaction.

In response to the violence, the Plateau State House of Assembly began considering a bill to establish State Police Services through constitutional amendment. The Assembly also called for an emergency security intervention in Barkin Ladi and urged the Governor to coordinate with federal authorities for increased security presence and humanitarian support.

Following these events, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to sponsor an Executive Bill to move security from the Exclusive Legislative List to the Concurrent Legislative List. This reform seeks to grant state governors operational control over security personnel. The NBA noted that the current command structure has been inadequate in addressing recurring violence in Mangu, Barkin Ladi, Riyom, and Bokkos, and called for better equipment and strengthened border surveillance in the region.

Entities

Bola Ahmed Tinubu · Barkin Ladi · Nigeria · Caleb Mutfwang · Plateau State House of Assembly

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Nigerian Bar Association urges security reforms in Plateau State

    The Nigerian Bar Association is urging President Tinubu to grant state governors operational control over security to combat persistent community attacks in Plateau State.

  2. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Plateau State Assembly considers police bill amid Barkin Ladi killings

    Following the killing of three vigilantes in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State residents have protested, prompting the State House of Assembly to begin considering a state police bill and demanding emergency security.

Sources

businessday.ng · businesselitesafrica.com · chronicle.ng · iroyinyorubatv.com.ng · naijanews.com · nationalaccordnewspaper.com · punchng.com · theglittersonline.com.ng · thenews-chronicle.com