A Nasarawa lawmaker says 32 people have been killed in Udege/Loko Constituency in three months, raising fresh security concerns.
LAFIA, NASARAWA STATE — A member of the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Hon. Onarigu Onah Kana, has raised concerns over the worsening security situation in his constituency, revealing that at least 32 people have been killed within the last three months in renewed attacks.
Kana, who represents Udege/Loko Constituency, made the disclosure while speaking under a matter of public importance during plenary at the State House of Assembly.
The lawmaker warned that persistent violence has left many communities gripped by fear, forcing residents to abandon their daily activities and threatening livelihoods across the constituency.
According to Kana, the recurring attacks have created a climate of insecurity that has severely affected farming and commercial activities, which remain the main sources of income for many residents.
He said several communities are struggling to cope with the continued violence, calling on the state government and security agencies to urgently strengthen security operations in the affected areas.
The lawmaker stressed that without decisive intervention, the situation could worsen and further undermine food production and economic activities.
Like many rural communities across North Central Nigeria, Udege/Loko depends heavily on agriculture.
Residents have reportedly become reluctant to cultivate their farms due to fears of attacks, raising concerns about food production and household incomes.
Security analysts warn that prolonged violence in farming communities could have wider implications for food security and rural development across the region.
The latest alarm comes amid continued security concerns across several North Central states, including Benue, Plateau, Niger, Kogi and Nasarawa, where communities have faced attacks linked to banditry, kidnapping and communal violence.
Stakeholders have repeatedly called for stronger intelligence gathering, increased security presence in vulnerable communities and closer collaboration between security agencies and local residents.
Hon. Kana's warning reflects the growing anxiety among communities affected by recurring violence in parts of Nasarawa State. Beyond the tragic loss of lives, persistent insecurity is disrupting agriculture, displacing families and slowing rural economic growth.
Security experts argue that lasting peace will require sustained military and police operations alongside improved intelligence, community policing and measures that address the underlying drivers of violence.
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