The Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE has rejected claims that its personnel aided attackers during the Palm Sunday violence in Plateau State. Comrade Samson Chiroma, a youth leader from Angwan Rukuba Community, had alleged that military troops provided cover for armed assailants during the attack. In a statement posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, Captain Chinonso, spokesperson for the task force, described the accusation as "categorically false and misleading." The military affirmed its commitment to neutrality and stated that its personnel were deployed to maintain order, not to facilitate violence. No evidence has been presented by Chiroma to support the claim. The attack, which occurred on March 24, 2024, left several people dead and properties destroyed in the area. The military said it is cooperating with investigative agencies to identify those responsible for the violence.
Accusations against security forces in conflict zones carry weight, but Comrade Samson Chiroma's claim unravels without proof. When allegations surface in moments of crisis, they often reflect deep public distrust more than operational reality. The military's swift denial, while expected, does nothing to restore confidence eroded by years of unresolved attacks in Plateau State. For residents of Angwan Rukuba, the real issue is not one statement or denial, but the persistent failure to bring perpetrators of past attacks to justice.
