The Plateau State Association USA, Inc. has demanded urgent intervention to stop ongoing killings in Plateau State, citing repeated security failures. In a statement issued Friday by its national president, Barth Shepkong, the diaspora group condemned the recent spate of violence as "unacceptable and a grave concern requiring immediate and coordinated action." It attributed the recurring attacks to gaps in prevention, response, and security coordination, calling the current system inadequate for addressing local threats. The group urged President Bola Tinubu's administration to take swift action, stressing that protecting lives and property is the government's primary duty. It pushed for comprehensive security reform, including the establishment of a state police force, arguing that early warning signs must lead to early intervention. PSA-USA also called for accountability, demanding that perpetrators be identified, arrested, and prosecuted without delay. Religious leaders, traditional rulers, lawmakers, and security agencies were urged to take collective responsibility. The group warned that continued inaction risks eroding public trust and endangering more communities. It reaffirmed solidarity with Governor Caleb Mutfwang and affected communities, reiterating that the government must not fail in its duty to protect lives. PSA-USA, a non-profit representing Plateau indigenes in the U.S., supports education, healthcare, and development initiatives in the state.
Barth Shepkong's statement exposes a growing disconnect between diaspora expectations and on-ground security realities in Plateau State. The call for state police, while repeated, does not alter the federal government's constitutional leverage over security deployment. Without political will in Abuja or measurable shifts in military strategy, such appeals—however urgent—will remain rhetorical. Nigerians in high-risk areas are left waiting, not for more statements, but for actionable change.
