The Plateau Peace Advocates for Good Governance and Social Stability (PPAGGSS) has condemned the recent terrorist attack on mourners in Plateau State, describing the killings as barbaric, cruel and unacceptable.
The group called on residents to support the Plateau State Government and security agencies, particularly the Department of State Services (DSS), in efforts to arrest and prosecute those behind the attack.
In a condolence statement issued by its National Coordinator, Ibrahim D. Lengshak, PPAGGSS said the attack represented a direct assault on innocent citizens and communal peace in the state.
“We strongly condemn this attack on defenseless mourners. It is cruel, inhuman and unacceptable. Plateau people deserve to live in peace without fear of violence and bloodshed,” Lengshak stated.
The group said the killing of mourners had again exposed the urgent need for stronger collaboration between security agencies and local communities in tackling terrorism and violent crimes across Plateau State.
PPAGGSS specifically urged residents to cooperate with the state government and the DSS in ongoing investigations into the Angwan Rukuba Palm Sunday attacks and other incidents of violence across the state.
According to the group, intelligence sharing and timely information from members of the public remain critical to dismantling criminal networks operating in vulnerable communities.
“We urge residents not to shield criminals or terrorists in any guise. This is the time for all law-abiding citizens to stand firmly behind the state government and the DSS by providing credible information that can help security agencies dismantle the networks responsible for these heinous attacks,” the statement added.
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The group also called on security agencies to ensure that suspects linked to acts of terror and violence are not only arrested but diligently prosecuted.
“It is important that the perpetrators of these crimes are not only apprehended but fully prosecuted in accordance with the law. Bringing those responsible to book will send a strong signal that acts of terror and violence against innocent citizens will never be tolerated on the Plateau,” Lengshak said.
PPAGGSS further appealed to residents to avoid reprisals or inflammatory actions capable of escalating tensions, warning that retaliatory attacks could worsen the already fragile security situation in the state.
The group also urged the Federal Government and relevant security authorities to strengthen intelligence gathering and deploy proactive security measures in vulnerable communities to prevent future attacks.
It expressed condolences to families of victims affected by the tragedy and prayed for the repose of the souls of those killed as well as speedy recovery for the injured.
