.reiterates call for State Police
By Our Reporter
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams, has urged the Federal Government, the Plateau State Government, and relevant security agencies to urgently find a comprehensive solution to the cycle of violence affecting Plateau State, even as he reiterated the call for the urgent establishment of State Police in Nigeria.
The Yoruba generalissimo made the call on Wednesday in a statement made to newsmen as he strongly condemned the recent wave of killings in the state, which led to the loss of innocent lives.
It would be recalled that in a tragic and senseless attack in the Gari Ya Waye community of Jos North on Palm Sunday, gunmen on motorcycles unleashed violence on innocent residents, resulting in the death of at least 20 people and leaving many others injured.
Iba Adams described the persistent violence in Plateau State as a serious threat to the peace, unity, and stability of the country, saying that it was unacceptable that citizens continued to live under the shadow of fear due to recurring attacks.
"It is unacceptable that citizens continue to live under the shadow of fear due to recurring attacks. Such acts undermine the fabric of our society and hinder the progress that we all desire. The safety and security of every Nigerian must be guaranteed without delay," he said.
Adams noted that the tragic event served as a stark reminder of the ongoing security challenges in Nigeria and the need for collective action in safeguarding lives and promoting lasting peace.
The Yoruba generalissimo, therefore, called on the government to reassess and strengthen the current security architecture in the state to effectively tackle the root causes of the recurring insecurity.
"We must engage communities and local leaders in dialogue and peacebuilding efforts. We must also ensure justice is served by bringing perpetrators of these heinous acts to account, thereby deterring future violence," Iba Adams said.
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