Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called on the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, to take decisive steps following a fresh wave of deadly attacks in Plateau State.
In a statement shared via her Facebook page on Monday, the lawmaker expressed frustration over recurring violence and urged the minister to move beyond promises to deliver tangible security results.
“Dear General Christopher Musa… Angwan Rukuba is another brutal reminder that Nigerians remain unprotected,” she wrote.
“During your screening at the Senate chambers, your words were filled with promises, and I allowed myself a sigh of relief at last, I thought. Well, prove NOW you are different and secure lives, or step aside.
“Enough of condolences. Enough of excuses. Nigerians want action, protection, and results, ” she added.
Her remarks followed a deadly Sunday night attack in Angwan Rukuba and nearby communities in Jos North Local Government Area, where gunmen reportedly opened fire on residents.
Eyewitnesses said the attackers, numbering more than 20 and riding motorcycles, stormed a busy junction and an open-air bar, shooting indiscriminately before advancing into surrounding residential areas.
“The attackers just rode past and started shooting sporadically. People were running in different directions,” a resident recounted, describing the panic that ensued.
The assault left many dead and several others injured, adding to growing concerns over insecurity in the region.
The incident comes just weeks after at least 20 security personnel and vigilantes were killed in an ambush on a joint patrol team in communities within Kanam Local Government Area, further highlighting the persistent security challenges in the state.
In the aftermath of the latest attack, Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang condemned the violence, describing it as “barbaric and unprovoked.”
He convened emergency security meetings and visited affected communities, assuring residents that those responsible would be brought to justice.
The government also imposed a 48-hour curfew in Jos North to prevent further escalation and restore calm.
The attack underscores a troubling pattern of violence in Plateau and neighbouring states, where communities have continued to face killings, kidnappings, and other forms of armed attacks in recent years.
