**The Sorrowful Cycle of Revenge in Plateau: A Looming Menace** Nigeria, particularly the North-Central region, has witnessed numerous tragic incidents where innocent lives have been lost in the name of revenge. Plateau State, a land known for its rich cultural heritage and economic potential, has become a hotbed of jungle justice. The recent attacks on travellers in Jos have left families in mourning, communities on edge, and anger simmering. This is not a new story in Plateau. Years ago, young men returning from a wedding in Barkin Ladi were ambushed and killed. The retaliation that followed claimed even more lives, many of whom were innocent passers-by. The aftermath of that period left deep scars on families and communities, a painful reminder that revenge rarely reaches the original perpetrators but only multiplies suffering. In recent times, the tragic incident along Nding Road has reignited calls for retaliation. Innocent travellers are now being exposed to danger as roads are blocked, and vehicles targeted. We are on the brink of repeating a cycle we thought we had learned from. The highways that should symbolize commerce, connection, and coexistence have, instead, become battlegrounds. Investigations into these attacks often fizzle out quietly, leaving justice unseen. When there are no consequences for violence, anger festers, and reprisal begins to look like an option. This is how cycles of violence sustain themselves. Jungle justice thrives where trust in formal institutions weakens and where communities feel unheard, unprotected, or unfairly treated. Social media has further complicated the crisis. Unverified reports, inflammatory language, and emotional commentary spread quickly, fueling outrage and turning rumour into action. Before security agencies even understand what happened, crowds can be mobilized, and highways turned into battlegrounds. Innocent travellers, caught in the crossfire, pay the price for crimes they did not commit. Plateau has lost far too many sons to these senseless killings. Too many promising lives have been cut short by anger that could have been contained. Today, traders, students, farmers, and artisans travel with anxiety, unsure whether they will return home safely. A state blessed with rich cultural diversity and economic potential should not be defined by recurring roadside violence. As leaders, it is time to rise above emotions and petty politics. We must work towards creating a society where justice is seen to be done, and where communities feel protected and heard. Only then can we break this