The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling the persistent violence in Plateau State, pledging concrete steps to address the crisis that has claimed numerous lives and destabilised communities.
Hammed Waheed, chairman of the ad hoc committee constituted by the House to address the security situation in Plateau, made the declaration during the panel’s sitting on Tuesday in Abuja.
The committee, set up on May 8, was tasked with convening a comprehensive multi-stakeholder security summit following a surge in deadly attacks across the state.
The latest in a string of violent incidents occurred last Friday when 12 wedding guests were burnt alive in a bus ambushed by a mob in Quan Pan Local Government Area.
Waheed expressed deep concern over the recurring bloodshed in Plateau, calling it a threat not only to the state but to Nigeria’s overall stability.
“The security challenges in Plateau State have persisted for far too long,” he said. “These are not isolated events — the cycle of violence is eroding trust, displacing families, and destroying livelihoods.”
He stressed that the committee is not merely undertaking another political engagement but rather laying the groundwork for decisive, people-focused solutions.
According to Waheed, the planned security summit will bring together a diverse mix of stakeholders, including security agencies, traditional rulers, community and religious leaders, civil society groups, youth and women organisations, academics, and political actors.
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“This is not just another conference. It is an opportunity for truth-telling, healing, dialogue, and decisive recommendations,” Waheed said. “Our aim is not just to diagnose the problem, much of which we already know, but to chart new pathways toward lasting peace, security, justice, and reconciliation.”
He noted that the committee would begin by engaging directly with communities affected by violence, identifying the root causes and triggers, and ensuring that all voices — especially those historically sidelined — are heard in the process.
The lawmaker reminded his colleagues that their assignment transcends political interest.
“This task is not about politics; it is about people and communities,” he said. “The eyes of the nation are on us, and we must deliver with diligence, empathy, and integrity.”
With Plateau State still reeling from successive waves of violence, there is mounting pressure on both state and federal authorities to act decisively and sustainably. The committee’s summit is expected to take place in the coming weeks.