The Middle Belt Peace Forum (MBPF) has strongly condemned the recent attacks in Angwan Rukuba, Jos, describing the perpetrators as cowardly individuals who deliberately target innocent and defenceless citizens to spread fear and destabilise communities.
In a statement issued in Jos and signed by its National Coordinator, Pastor Bulus Garba, the Forum said the attack represents a direct assault on peace and unity in the region, insisting that such acts must be met with firm and uncompromising action from the state.
“The actions of these cowardly attackers are inhumane and must be confronted with decisive resistance from all arms of government,” Garba said, adding that criminal elements must not be allowed to operate with impunity.
The MBPF urged the federal government to intensify efforts to secure vulnerable communities and ensure that those responsible for the killings are swiftly apprehended and prosecuted.
While commending the Armed Forces for their continued efforts in combating insecurity, the Forum stressed the need for improved coordination among security agencies, particularly calling on the Nigeria Police Force to take full responsibility for maintaining order in areas cleared by the military.
It warned that failure to consolidate gains made by security operations could allow criminals to regroup and launch further attacks on unsuspecting communities.
The Forum also acknowledged President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Jos, describing it as a gesture of solidarity with grieving families, and a step that reinforces public confidence in government’s commitment to restoring peace.
However, it maintained that beyond symbolic visits, concrete and sustained security action is required to end the cycle of violence.
The MBPF further called on residents across the Middle Belt to support security agencies by sharing credible intelligence and fostering unity within their communities, stressing that peace can only be achieved through collective effort.
Reaffirming its commitment to peacebuilding, the Forum said coordinated action between government, security forces, and citizens remains critical to ending the persistent violence in the region.