Residents of Agwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State are reeling from a violent attack by gunmen on Sunday night. The attackers, who rode on motorcycles, stormed the community around 7:30 pm, firing bullets indiscriminately and causing panic among residents.
Eyewitnesses claim the invaders were targeting residents going about their normal businesses, leaving an unspecified number of people feared dead. As the community struggled to come to terms with the attack, irate youths blocked the road, targeting Napep Riders and their passengers.
Soldiers from Operation Enduring Peace were deployed to the community to restore law and order and prevent further escalation of the violence. The spokesperson of Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Polycap Oteh, has promised to provide details of the incident once the cause of the attack has been ascertained.
The incident has sent shockwaves through Jos Metropolis, leaving residents on edge.
The Plateau State government must take immediate action to address the security concerns in Agwan Rukuba community. The deployment of soldiers from Operation Enduring Peace is a welcome development, but it is not a substitute for a long-term solution to the security challenges facing the state. The government must work with local leaders to identify the root causes of the violence and implement measures to prevent such attacks in the future. The people of Plateau State deserve a secure and stable environment to live and do business. The government must rise to this challenge and provide the necessary support to ensure that justice is served and the perpetrators of this heinous crime are brought to book.
