Wase condemns the violence of the Plateau, praises the response of the State, of the FG

Former Vice President of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase, condemned the recent violence in Plateau State, as well as expressed deep sadness over the recent incidents.

Wase described the latest violence as “not only an affront to our common humanity, but also a direct threat to the peace and harmonious coexistence being rebuilt and strengthened in Plateau State:

The former Vice President who reacted to the incidents in a personally signed statement, said: “I am deeply saddened and disturbed by the recent incidents of violence in parts of Plateau State, the latest of which followed the senseless killings that occurred in Angwan Rukuba, Sunday, March 29, 2026. According to reports, some unidentified gunmen attacked the community, resulting in numerous deaths. This latest senseless attack and numerous others are not just an affront to our shared community.” humanity, but also direct threats to peace and harmonious coexistence that are being rebuilt and strengthened in Plateau State.

He added: “I unequivocally condemn in the strongest terms this latest incident in Angwan Rukuba, including the reprisal attacks reported in some parts of Jos North, which also caused loss of life, while some people were reported missing.

The former Vice President said he used “this opportunity to strongly condemn several other incidents of violence that have occurred in numerous other communities in our dear State. These highly worrying incidents include the senseless killings that occurred in February this year in Zurak and Sabon Gari communities in Bashar District of Wase Local Government Area, which led to the loss of at least four lives and injuries to many other people; the attacks on some soldiers and residents in Garga community of Wase Local Government Area of Kanam; the killing of four traders who were reportedly ambushed and killed while heading to a market in Pankshin; reports of coordinated killings of 10 people in Barkin Ladi and Riyom local government areas by as yet unidentified gunmen.

“I am further disheartened that these dastardly acts continued last month with the murder of six residents in Miango, Bassa Local Government Area; the highly provocative killing on the 14th of that month of 12 soldiers and eight vigilantes in an ambush at Wanka community in Kanam Local Government Area; and several other reported incidents which have persisted in our dear state over time in various communities in Wase Local Government Area, particularly in the Bashar district.

“I condemn all forms of violence, regardless of the perpetrators and their motivations. Such acts are against humanity and cannot be justified under any circumstances.

“I hasten to extend my deepest sympathy to the victims, their families and all those affected by all the heinous atrocities that have occurred in Plateau State.

Referring to the efforts made by governments so far, Wase said he would “like to commend the rapid response of the Federal and Plateau State Governments as well as security agencies on the latest incidents in Jos North LGA in the deployment of personnel to the area to restore order and protect lives. The immediate steps taken by His Excellency Governor Caleb Mutfwang to impose a curfew and launch an investigation into the causes of the latest violence are timely and commendable.

He also appealed “for continued vigilance to protect not only Jos North but our entire state. It is obvious that the security situation across the state requires a more decisive and sustained effort. I urge the relevant security agencies to re-dedicate themselves and act decisively to identify and prosecute those behind all forms of violence across the state, ensuring that justice is done.

“I would also like to urge all citizens of Plateau State and other residents, religious and community leaders, as well as other stakeholders to remain calm and exercise utmost restraint during this period. We must not allow anger to provoke retaliatory actions that will only aggravate various crises and increase tension in our dear state. I want to stress that residents should allow security agencies to do their job and provide actionable intelligence that will help promote lasting peace across the state.

“We should always remember that violence has no place in a healthy society and that dialogue, justice and the rule of law remain the only ways to build a peaceful and progressive Plateau State.

“Once again, my thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families of all those affected by the spate of violence in Plateau State,” the statement concluded.