Angwan rukuba: Former Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Dr. Adewole Adebayo, has called on the Federal Government to adopt a more responsive, community-focused security policy following recent attacks in Angwan Rukuba, Plateau State. Adebayo made the call during a condolence visit to the community, where he met families affected by the attacks. He said the incident was a painful reminder of Nigeria’s ongoing security challenges.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Adebayo noted that criminal elements had disrupted the harmony of the community and urged residents not to lose hope, emphasizing that divine justice remains constant even when government response falls short. He described Plateau as central to Nigeria’s unity and heritage, assuring residents that, despite the pain and displacement, they would not abandon their ancestral land.
Condemning the attacks as the ‘craftiness of the devil,’ Adebayo insisted that such incidents must prompt a more responsible and proactive government response. He highlighted the need for strengthened law enforcement backed by intelligence, logistics, and community cooperation. Adebayo assured that perpetrators would be tracked down and cautioned against politicizing the killings, emphasizing the need for leadership to match global standards in vigilance and citizen protection.
Adebayo further encouraged Plateau State authorities to work closely with the Federal Government for effective security cooperation, especially in the Middle Belt. Reflecting on his personal connection to Plateau, Adebayo reiterated that only committed leadership, strong security institutions, and community partnership can restore lasting peace to Plateau and other troubled regions.
Responding to Adebayo’s visit, the District Head of Angwan Rukuba, Haruna Bala, lamented the inadequate security presence in the area, noting that attackers operated freely without resistance. Bala appealed to security authorities to strengthen policing in the community, stressing that improved policing would prevent future attacks. He described Angwan Rukuba as a uniquely diverse community where Nigerians from different ethnic backgrounds live and trade peacefully, and noted that the community’s diversity and commercial nature make security reinforcement even more urgent. Bala expressed gratitude to traditional rulers for their steadfastness during the crisis and urged for concrete actions to prevent future occurrences.