Former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has strongly condemned the recent deadly attack in Plateau State, describing it as a reflection of leadership failure and growing impunity across the country.
In a statement posted on Tuesday, Kwankwaso reacted to the violence in Jos, where at least 27 people were reportedly killed in Gari Ya Waye community, Angwan Rukuba. He described the incident as “a barbaric attack” and “another tragic and shameful chapter in our nation’s history.”
The former presidential candidate placed significant blame on leadership lapses, stating that the killings “represent the continuing failure of leadership and the deepening culture of impunity that has turned parts of our country into killing fields.”
Kwankwaso warned that the recurring violence, particularly in Plateau State, should no longer be normalized. According to him, “the recurring violence in Plateau State, and indeed across several parts of Nigeria, can no longer be treated as business as usual,” insisting that the situation “demands to be treated as the national emergency that it was declared to be by the Federal and State Governments.”
He emphasized the fundamental rights of citizens, noting that “our people deserve the right to live in peace, security, and dignity, regardless of their ethnicity or faith.”
Expressing sympathy to those affected, Kwankwaso extended his condolences to victims and their families, saying, “my heartfelt condolences and prayers go to the families of the victims, the injured, and the entire Gari Ya Waye community in this moment of profound grief.”
The latest attack adds to ongoing concerns about insecurity in parts of Nigeria, with renewed calls for decisive leadership and coordinated action to address the crisis.