The Middle Belt Peace Forum (MBPF) has condemned the recent attacks in Angwan Rukuba, Jos, Plateau State, labelling the perpetrators as cowards who target innocent civilians. In a statement issued Friday in Jos, the group's National Coordinator, Pastor Bulus Garba, denounced the violence as inhumane and an attack on national unity. The MBPF called on the federal government to ensure a firm and decisive response from all security agencies. Pastor Garba stressed that the attackers aim only to spread fear and destabilise peaceful communities.
Reacting to President Tinubu's visit to Jos, the MBPF said it demonstrated solidarity with grieving families and strengthened public confidence in government. The group praised the Armed Forces of Nigeria for their role in stabilising conflict zones but urged greater coordination between the military and the Nigeria Police. Pastor Garba emphasized that holding cleared areas through effective policing is essential to prevent renewed violence. The MBPF called on citizens in the Middle Belt to support security operations with timely intelligence and community unity.
President Tinubu's visit to Jos may comfort mourners, but it does not alter the fact that attacks like the one in Angwan Rukuba keep happening under existing security arrangements. Pastor Bulus Garba's call for police-military coordination exposes a long-standing gap: the military clears areas, but the police often fail to maintain control. Without real operational reform, even the strongest condemnations will not stop the cycle of violence. For Nigerians in the Middle Belt, peace remains conditional on promises yet to be enforced.
