Plateau, Taraba, Kaduna Killings: NDC Accuses APC Government of Failing on Security
The Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC) has strongly condemned the recent wave of killings in Plateau, Taraba, and Kaduna States, describing the incidents as further evidence of the Federal Government’s inability to address Nigeria’s worsening security challenges.
In a statement issued by its Deputy National Publicity Secretary (North Central), Hon. Abdulmumini Abdulsalam, the party expressed deep concern over the continued attacks on innocent civilians, particularly in Plateau State.
According to reports, gunmen stormed the Gari Ya Waye community in the Angwan Rukuba district, located near the University of Jos, where they opened fire indiscriminately. The attack reportedly left about 30 people dead, with several others sustaining varying degrees of injuries.
The development has heightened tensions in the area, as some youths, frustrated by the recurring violence, are said to be considering reprisal actions.
Similar incidents were recorded in other parts of the country. In Kaduna State, at least 13 people were reportedly killed during an attack on a wedding ceremony in Kahir. Meanwhile, in Takum, Taraba State, a policeman, a fuel station attendant, and two internally displaced persons (IDPs) lost their lives while attempting to access food.
Reacting to the incidents, the NDC extended its condolences to the victims and their families, particularly residents of Plateau State.
“We mourn with you and share in your grief. Your loss is our loss,” Abdulsalam said.
The party, however, criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that the government has failed to deliver on its promise to ensure the safety and security of Nigerians.
The NDC further argued that the recurring attacks highlight what it described as the government’s lack of a clear and effective strategy to combat insecurity, not only in Plateau State and the Middle Belt, but across the country.
The statement also took aim at Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing the President of relying on routine directives to security agencies without achieving meaningful results.
“It is no longer sufficient for the President to continue issuing the same directives to security chiefs after each attack, only for the situation to remain unchanged,” the statement noted.
The party also criticized what it described as a slow and inadequate response from both federal and state authorities, including Caleb Mutfwang, alleging that efforts to bring perpetrators to justice have diminished over time.
The NDC called on the government to move beyond “rhetoric and optics” and take decisive action to halt the killings, apprehend those responsible, and restore public confidence in the nation’s security architecture.
The party concluded by urging the government to prioritize the protection of lives over political considerations.
