A security expert, Mr Seyi Babaeko, has condemned the deadly attack on residents of Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau, describing it as a grave threat to national stability and public order.
Babaeko, Director/Chief Executive Officer, Absolute Security and Advance Protocol Ltd., spoke in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos.
He said the assault, which occurred on the night of March 29, and left dozens of people dead, was not only an attack on a peaceful community but also a direct affront to the authority of the Nigerian state.
Babaeko warned that recurring episodes of mass violence, if left unchecked, could further erode public trust and worsen insecurity across the country.
The expert called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently convene a high-level national security and peace meeting involving former Heads of State, serving and retired security chiefs, traditional rulers, religious leaders, governors, and key political stakeholders.
According to him, the proposed meeting should focus on reviewing the pattern of recurring violence, strengthening coordination among security agencies, preventing reprisals, and developing a clear strategy for achieving lasting peace and national cohesion.
He said that though the President had publicly condemned the Plateau killings on March 31, such condemnation must now be followed by concrete and visible actions.
Babaeko stressed the need for a coordinated national response that combined intelligence gathering, rapid security deployment, community engagement, and strict accountability measures to deter future attacks and restore citizens’ confidence.
“Words of condemnation must now give way to operational measures that reassure Nigerians that the state is prepared to protect every lawful resident without fear or favour,” he said.
The expert further urged that the tragic incident should serve as a turning point in Nigeria’s approach to insecurity, rather than becoming another addition to the country’s history of unresolved violence.
“Our thoughts remain with the bereaved families, the injured, and the entire Jos community during this painful period,” he said
He prayed for healing for victims and strength for affected families.
(NAN)
