The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed security operatives in Plateau State to intensify operations after the Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area. The assault, which occurred on March 29, resulted in multiple fatalities and widespread destruction in the community. Disu visited the area to assess the situation firsthand and meet with survivors and local leaders. He described the attack as a "heinous act" and assured that security agencies are working to apprehend those responsible. Disu also pledged increased police presence and coordination with other security units to prevent further violence.
A high-profile visit from the IGP weeks after the attack does not erase the failure to protect civilians on March 29. Disu's promise of sustained operations rings hollow without an explanation for the intelligence lapse that allowed the assault to happen. Nigerians in Plateau State have heard commitments before—what they need is consistent security, not post-tragedy optics. This incident shows once again that response tours do little to prevent bloodshed when threats are already known.
