The Niger State House of Assembly has called on the executive arm of government to take proactive measures, to end the annual clashes, between the natives of Beji community and Fulani herdsmen, in Bosso Local Government Area.
The resolution was reached during plenary session on Tuesday, following a Matter of Public Importance, raised by the Member representing Bosso Constituency, Abubakar Suleiman.
Suleiman expressed concern over the recurring clashes, which have resulted in the loss of lives and property
He urged the government to assist the families of those who lost their lives, as well as those who lost farms and valuables, and sustained injuries during the recent crisis in the community.
To prevent such crises in Beji and other parts of the state, the legislator recommended that the executive arm organises a security summit, to sensitise and analyse the frequency of insecurity in Bosso, and other local government areas.
During the session, presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Afiniki Dauda, a 7-member committee, chaired by the Member representing Rijau Constituency, Bello Bako, was constituted to oversee the development.
The committee, which includes members from Suleja, Tafa, Paikoro, Bosso and Katcha, has been tasked with investigating the causes of the communal crises in Bosso, Agaie and Katcha, and is expected to report back within three weeks.
Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe
