In accordance with the resolution of the Senate to set up an adhoc committee to investigate the wanton killings in Southern Kaduna, Kaduna State; the President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki on Thursday announced the names of the committee members, with Senator Kabiru Gaya as the Chairman.
The Senate had, upon resumption from the recess on Tuesday, resolved to investigate the remote and immediate causes of the renewed southern Kaduna crisis where over 800 lives were reportedly lost.
Consequently, the Senate President announced the composition of the committee shortly before he adjourned plenary on Thursday.
Other members are, Senators Dino Melaye (Kogi West), Mao Ohuabunwa (Abia North), Isa Hamma Misau (Bauchi Central), Olalekan Adeola (Lagos West) and Kabiru Marafa (Zamfara Central).
Saraki said the committee will report back to the senate in four weeks.
The senate resolution was sequel to a motion by Sen Danjuma Laah representing Kaduna South in the National Assembly on the recent killings in Southern Kaduna.
In his lead debate, Laah noted that a total number of eight hundred and eight persons were killed in 53 villages across the four local government areas in the affected areas, while 57 people were injured . 1422 houses and 16 churches were equally razed during recent attacks.
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