The Nigerian Senate has stepped in over the renewed wave of violence in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State, launching a formal investigation and calling for urgent humanitarian support for displaced residents affected by the attacks.
Lawmakers took the decision on Wednesday following the adoption of a motion sponsored by Senator Binos Yaroe, who raised alarm over coordinated assaults on several communities, including Kwa, Gyakan, Rigange, Waduku, and Tchobo.
The attacks, reportedly carried out by armed men operating on motorcycles, have resulted in fatalities and forced many families to flee their homes, worsening the security situation in the area.
During the debate, Senator Yaroe described the incidents as deeply troubling, noting that the attackers allegedly struck despite the existence of a dusk-to-dawn curfew and the deployment of security personnel in the region. He expressed concern over what he termed the repeated targeting of defenceless residents, despite ongoing security interventions.
In response, the Senate mandated its Committee on National Security and Intelligence to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the recurring violence, with a view to identifying lasting solutions. The chamber also urged the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to immediately provide relief materials to affected communities who have been displaced by the crisis.
A minute of silence was observed in honour of those who lost their lives in the attacks, as lawmakers expressed solidarity with victims and affected families.
Contributing to the motion, Senator Amos Yohanna (Adamawa North) described the situation as “very sad”, stressing that the insecurity in the area has persisted for years despite multiple interventions. He acknowledged efforts by the Adamawa State Government but said the violence has remained a recurring challenge.
Yohanna called for stronger coordination between federal lawmakers, state authorities, and security agencies to ensure sustained peace in the affected communities, urging security operatives to intensify their response.
Following deliberations, the Senate unanimously adopted all prayers of the motion, signaling renewed legislative attention toward addressing the security crisis in parts of Adamawa State.
