Prince Adewole Adebayo has condemned recent deadly attacks in Plateau State, calling the killings of innocent residents "dastardly" and unacceptable. During a visit to affected communities, he criticized government leaders at all levels for failing to protect lives and property. Adebayo stated that governance is fundamentally about service, and urged authorities to make security a top priority. He emphasized that President Bola Tinubu holds a constitutional duty to ensure the safety of all Nigerians.
Adebayo asserted that Nigeria has sufficient resources and intelligence to combat insecurity if there is genuine political will. "These attackers are cowards," he said, adding that criminal groups conducting hit-and-run attacks should not be more powerful or better informed than the state. He insisted that such perpetrators must not be allowed to evade justice. Adebayo highlighted the strategic importance of Plateau State and the Middle Belt, describing the region as "the glue holding Nigeria together."
He warned that persistent instability in the area threatens national unity. Calling for unity among residents, Adebayo urged communities to overcome ethnic and religious divisions and help identify criminal elements and their collaborators. Justice, he stressed, must be delivered through lawful means to restore order and public confidence. He reassured displaced residents that no one should be forced to leave their ancestral homes. Adebayo pledged ongoing engagement with local communities to support peace, cohesion, and long-term development. The comments come amid rising public concern over recurring violence in Plateau State.
Adebayo's direct appeal to President Bola Tinubu shifts focus squarely onto the presidency's accountability for security failures, not just local or state leadership. His description of Plateau as "the glue holding Nigeria together" underscores how instability in the Middle Belt risks unraveling national cohesion. For Nigerians, this means the federal government can no longer deflect blame if attacks persist under its watch. The demand for action is now tied directly to constitutional duty, not just moral obligation.
