Plateau Attacks: Failure Of Nigeria’s Security Apparatus – Obi,  Akpoti-Uduaghan

By Ayodele Oni 

Peter Obi, former Labour Party, (LP), presidential candidate has said the latest attacks in Plateau state demonstrated “insecurity innocent citizens face in our nation without any protection.”

Also, the Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Apoti-Uduaghan,  condemned the latest wave of violence in Plateau State, warning that Nigeria is gradually becoming desensitised to the loss of human lives.

Obi made his position known via his official X handle after reports of a deadly attack in the Angwan Rukuba area of Jos North Local Government Area.

Reacting to the incident, he said, “Arriving back from my visit to Kano this evening, I received disturbing news and images from Jos of a painful attack at the Angwa Rukuba area, Jos North, Plateau State.”

He expressed concern over the recurring nature of such attacks, stating, “The recurring loss of innocent lives in Plateau State reminds us, yet again, of the insecurity innocent citizens face in our nation without any protection.”

Obi added that the situation reflects a dangerous trend, noting, “These continuous devastating headlines are a reminder of a nation that is steadily normalising the loss of its own people.”

Criticising the lack of decisive action, he said, “It is unacceptable that these attacks happen with such frequency, and even more unacceptable that there seems to be no decisive, sustained strategy to end them. No nation or leader normalises tragedy.”

Calling for urgent change, Obi declared, “The safety of Nigerian lives must become non-negotiable, we cannot continue to mourn what should have been prevented. Enough is enough.”

 Senator Apoti-Uduaghan, criticised the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa, following the deadly attack.

The lawmaker reacted after the March 27 incident that left more than 30 people dead. Most of the victims were said to be Christian worshippers.

In a statement released on her official social media pages, the senator described the killings as yet another failure of the country’s security system.

She said the incident shows that many Nigerians are still exposed to danger despite repeated assurances from authorities.

“Dear General Christopher Musa, Angwan Rukuba is another brutal reminder that Nigerians remain unprotected. 

“During your screening at the Senate chambers, your words were filled with promises, and I allowed myself a sigh of relief,” she wrote.

Akpoti-Uduaghan did not hold back in her demand for urgent action, calling on the Defence Minister to prove his capacity or vacate office.

“Well, prove now you are different and secure lives, or step aside. Enough of condolences. Enough of excuses. Nigerians want action, protection, and results!” she added.

Reports from Angwan Rukuba indicate that the attackers struck with little resistance, leaving behind destruction and grief. Families have since been thrown into mourning, while survivors struggle to come to terms with the loss of loved ones.