House of Reps: Plateau killings is genocide

The House of Representatives has declared that the killing of over 200 people by herdsmen in 15 villages and communities in four local government areas of Plateau state last week is genocide against the people of the state.

The lower chamber also tasked the federal government to immediately recover 52 villages in Barkin Ladi, Riyom, Bokkos, Bassa and Mangu local government areas of the state currently under illegal and forceful occupation by the herders and return it to displaced owners.

The House reached these resolutions after adopting a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by Hon. Istifanus Gyang (PDP, Plateau) and for of his colleagues from Plateau.