The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has strongly condemned the recent coordinated attacks on several communities in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing the killings as senseless and barbaric.
The affected communities Ruwi, Manguna, Daffo, Josho, and Hurti—were reportedly attacked by armed assailants, leading to the death of many residents and injuries to several others, including women and children.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, and issued on Saturday, April 5, 2025, Speaker Abbas expressed deep anger over the incident, lamenting the continued loss of lives and destruction of property. He noted that the latest incident was “one too many,” calling for decisive action to bring the perpetrators to justice.
“I am deeply saddened and outraged by these attacks. They are not only senseless but also a grave affront to our shared humanity. The cycle of violence must be broken,” he stated.
The Speaker extended his heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Plateau State, particularly the bereaved families, and prayed for the quick recovery of the injured.
He also urged security agencies to intensify efforts in tracking down the attackers and ensure they face the full wrath of the law, warning that continued impunity would only encourage further violence.
“Our security agencies must not allow these criminals to go unpunished. There must be consequences for taking innocent lives,” he emphasized.
