Plateau State House of Assembly has called on Chairmen of the seventeen Local Government Councils in the state to provide adequate support to non-conventional security operatives to complement the efforts of security agencies in addressing the upsurge in insecurity across the state.

The  resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by Hon. Dickson Chollom, Member representing Barkin Ladi Constituency, and seconded by Hon. Eli Bako of Rukuba-Irigwe Constituency. 

Hon. Chollom drew the attention of the House to the growing insecurity in his constituency, citing a recent incident where unknown individuals invaded Mazat (Ganandaji) community in Barkin Ladi on July 15, 2025, destroying maize farms belonging to  farmers.

He said the attack resulted in significant losses and threatens  food sufficiency in the area.
In his prayers, Hon. Chollom urged the House to appeal to the Executive and relevant security agencies to investigate the act of vandalism, apprehend the perpetrators, and bring them to justice to serve as deterrent to similar acts in the future. He further called for intensified efforts by security agencies to safeguard lives and property.

The lawmaker also appealed for compensation or support for the affected farmers to cushion the impact on their livelihoods and food security. Furthermore, Hon Chillom  emphasized the need for Local Government Councils to support vigilante groups as a complimentary measure to the security agencies in various communities.

After thorough deliberations, the House unanimously adopted all the prayers. 

The Speaker, Rt.Hon Naanlong Daniel Gapyil, subsequently directed the Majority Leader to invite all seventeen Local Government Chairmen for an interactive session to find practical and lasting solutions to the issue of insecurity bedevilling the state. 
During plenary, the House also considered a bill for a law to provide for the establishment, development, and regulation of health management information systems, disease surveillance, and genomic banking in Plateau State, sponsored by Hon. Daniel Listick, with Hon. Mark Sunday Na'ah and Hon. Sylvester Wallanko as co-sponsors. 

The bill successfully passed first reading.

Another bill presented was for a law to regulate the rights and obligations of parties under tenancy agreements, including the relationship between landlords and tenants and the procedures for the recovery of premises and related matters. The bill, sponsored by Hon. Theodore Maiyaki, also passed  first reading.

The House equally considered a bill for a law to establish the Plateau State Community Warning System to address the threats of banditry and attacks by armed herdsmen in rural and urban communities across the state. The bill, also sponsored by Hon. Theodore  Maiyaki, passed second reading after gaining support from members.

In his  remarks, the Speaker of the House, appreciated members for their sacrifice and active contributions. He called for continues unity and collaboration among lawmakers to restore hope and confidence in the citizens of Plateau State.