A member of the House of Representatives, Daniel Asama, has said that security agencies are aware of the identities and locations of those behind the recent wave of deadly attacks in Plateau State, which he described as genocidal.
Over the past two weeks, more than 100 people have been killed in the state, a situation Asama described as deeply troubling and unacceptable.
Speaking on The Morning Brief programme on Channels Television on Thursday, the lawmaker, who represents Bassa/Jos North Federal Constituency, said local residents are familiar with the routes used by the attackers and could assist security forces if properly engaged.
“The security agencies know where these attacks have been coming from. They know the direction. The people in the community can show them the routes,”; Asama said.
“I don’t believe for a moment that security operatives are unaware of the attackers’ locations. If they engage the locals, they will get the information they need.”;
The lawmaker also warned that the ongoing violence has displaced many communities and likened the attacks to an orchestrated effort at land grabbing.
His remarks come amid increasing calls for the federal government to address the persistent insecurity in Plateau and other parts of the country
