Former Governor of Sokoto State and current Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, CFR, has expressed deep anguish and outrage over the latest spate of brutal attacks in Plateau State, which have left dozens dead and rendered many more homeless.
In a heartfelt post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle, Senator Tambuwal minced no words as he condemned the carnage, describing the attacks as “cruel, unjustified, and intolerable.” He painted a grim picture of the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the state, lamenting the failure of authorities to halt the recurring bloodshed.
“I strongly condemn the recent wave of horrific killings and destruction across communities in Plateau State,” Tambuwal stated. “These senseless attacks are cruel, unjustified, and must never be tolerated. No sane society should watch helplessly as its citizens are butchered and entire villages turned into ghost towns.”
Extending his condolences to grieving families and displaced victims, Tambuwal emphasized the importance of national solidarity during what he called “a painful and trying time.” He described the situation as a test of the country’s conscience and leadership, urging swift and uncompromising action.
“The Federal Government must live up to its primary responsibility,” he said. “I urge the security agencies to act swiftly and decisively. The perpetrators must be brought to justice. We cannot allow Nigeria to continue on this dangerous path of violence and impunity.”
Tambuwal’s statement follows growing public outcry and calls from civil society organizations, religious leaders, and regional stakeholders for a robust security and humanitarian intervention in Plateau. The state, long a flashpoint of ethnic and communal tensions, has witnessed a troubling resurgence of attacks on villages, often leaving trails of death, destruction, and despair.
Local sources report that the most recent violence, which occurred over the weekend in Mangu and Barkin Ladi local government areas, saw coordinated assaults on farming communities. Witnesses say assailants arrived at night, torching homes and killing indiscriminately—acts many have described as ethnically targeted and executed with military precision.
Senator Tambuwal's call adds to the pressure on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, which has pledged to tackle insecurity as a top priority. Yet, many Nigerians fear that continued inaction may fuel retaliatory violence and deepen sectarian divisions in the country.
Observers believe that strong political will, community dialogue, and a comprehensive security overhaul are crucial in ending the cycle of violence. For now, Plateau bleeds—its people trapped between fear and fading hope.