Government’s Failure Fuels Bloodshed as Gunmen Kill 10 in Plateau
The continued failure of the Nigerian government to tackle insecurity has once again resulted in the senseless killing of at least 10 innocent people in yet another attack on Bokkos Local Council in Plateau State. This latest massacre, which affected five villages on Wednesday, comes just six days after terrorists carried out a similar deadly assault in Ruwi community, where more than 10 people lost their lives.
The Chairman of the Bokkos Cultural Development Council (BCDC) Vanguard, Farmasum Fuddang, while confirming the attack, lamented the unrelenting violence that has been allowed to fester under the watch of a government that has utterly failed in its duty to protect lives and property.
“There were attacks yesterday (Wednesday), and five villages were affected. It started from Mongor, but the attackers were chased out by security forces. The attackers then moved to Daffo and attacked the community, but security swiftly responded and chased them out. After Daffo, they went to Manguna, Hurti, and Tadai villages and launched attacks,” Fuddang explained.
According to him, over 20 people have been killed in just one week due to these unchecked terrorist activities. “All thanks to the Nigerian military and police for their swift response to distress calls, which helped minimize casualties,” he added, though it remains clear that a reactive approach to security is woefully insufficient in addressing a problem of this magnitude.
A Government of Condemnation, Not Action
As expected, the Plateau State government issued yet another meaningless condemnation of the attack, a response that has become routine in the face of persistent killings across the country. The Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Ramnap, pleaded for calm while offering empty reassurances that the government is committed to security.
“I extend the state government’s deepest sympathies to the victims of the recent invasions in Ruwi, Mangor, Daffo, Manguna, Hurti, and Tadai. I am calling for calm and restraint,” she said, as if mere words could stop the bloodshed. Despite repeated calls for proactive security measures, the authorities continue to fail the people by allowing these terrorists to roam freely.
Corruption and Incompetence Fuel Insecurity
The persistent insecurity plaguing Nigeria is not an accident—it is a direct result of rampant corruption and gross incompetence within the Nigerian government. Billions of naira have been allocated to security agencies over the years, yet Nigerians continue to die in attacks that could have been prevented with proper intelligence gathering and swift intervention.
While government officials and military leaders pocket funds meant for security, terrorists and bandits operate with impunity, slaughtering innocent citizens without fear of consequences. The tragic events in Plateau, Kaduna, and Katsina are just the latest examples of a government that has abandoned its people.
Soldiers Ambushed, Civilians Assaulted
In a related development, two soldiers were ambushed in Kaduna, a pastor was assaulted in Plateau, and a bandits’ raid in Katsina left one dead and three injured. According to counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, the attack in Kaduna occurred on April 2 at Babar Saura, where armed assailants ambushed two soldiers from the 312 Battalion Kalapanzi Barracks, killing one and injuring the other before making away with their rifles.
Security operatives launched an operation in response, but once again, this reactive approach highlights the deep flaws in Nigeria’s security strategy. If intelligence gathering and preventive measures were prioritized, criminals would not have the freedom to launch these attacks at will.
Meanwhile, in Katsina’s Safana council area, bandits struck Bajat and Dole villages on the evening of April 1, killing Nura Baushe, a local vigilance commander, and injuring three others. Despite these continuous acts of terror, the Nigerian government has done little beyond issuing press statements and half-hearted condemnations.
Enough is Enough
The Nigerian people are tired of the lies, corruption, and incompetence that have allowed insecurity to become a way of life. How many more innocent lives must be lost before the government takes real action? How long will officials continue to loot security funds while communities are left to fend for themselves?
The time for excuses is over. The Nigerian government must be held accountable for its failure to protect its citizens. If those in power are unable to do their jobs, they must step aside and allow competent leadership to take over before more blood is spilled.
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Government’s Failure Fuels Bloodshed as Gunmen Kill 10 in Plateau