Abuja, Nigeria – The House of Representatives has strongly condemned the recent wave of brutal attacks on Ruwi, Manguna, Daffo, Josho, and Hurti communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing the violence as inhumane and intolerable.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Krishi, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Dr Tajudeen Abbas, expressed deep outrage over the senseless killings, destruction of property, and displacement of innocent citizens.
“This carnage is senseless and barbaric,” the Speaker declared. “It is one too many. Our people cannot continue to live in fear, suffer needless deaths, or watch their homes and farmlands go up in flames.”
Dr. Abbas decried the growing insecurity in parts of the Middle Belt, especially the recurring violence in Plateau State, and lamented the emotional, economic, and psychological toll it has taken on victims and their families.
He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the government, and the people of Plateau State, offering prayers for the souls of the deceased and strength for those injured or displaced.
“My heart goes out to every family affected by these cruel attacks. May the souls of the departed find rest, and may justice not be denied,” the Speaker added.
In his call to action, the Speaker urged relevant security agencies to intensify their efforts to investigate, apprehend, and prosecute the perpetrators of the violence. He emphasized that impunity must not be allowed to thrive, warning that failure to act decisively would only embolden criminal elements and further destabilize already fragile communities.
“If we fail to confront this rising tide of violence with firm resolve, we risk allowing the crisis to fester and the suffering of innocent civilians to worsen,” he said.
Speaker Abbas reaffirmed the commitment of the House of Representatives to work with security agencies, community leaders, and state authorities to strengthen peacebuilding efforts and ensure that the rule of law prevails.
The House’s condemnation comes amid growing national concern over the persistent violence in Plateau and other parts of Nigeria, with many calling for a comprehensive overhaul of security architecture to restore lasting peace.
