Association (BYM) has condemned the killing of two youths in an attack on Rim community in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing the incident as another evidence of the worsening insecurity in the State.
In a statement signed by Rwang Tengwong, BYM National Publicity Secretary and made available to Journalists on Wednesday in Jos said the attack, which occurred on Wednesday, claimed the lives of Joel Bwede, 39, and Justics Dadong, 22.
‘BYM is deeply concerned over the latest attacks by armed terrorists in Rim and Wereng communities, which have further exposed residents to fear and insecurity,’ the Association said.
‘Human lives are increasingly being reduced to mere numbers in recurring reports of killings, with each casualty rep uresenting a family shattered, dreams cut short and a community left traumatised,’ BYM added.
The Association said the situation should not become the new normal in Plateau State, calling on the Federal and Plateau State governments, as well as security agencies, to do more to safeguard the lives and property of citizensBYM demanded a stronger security presence in vulnerable communities, improved intelligence gathering and rapid response mechanisms, as well as the immediate investigation, arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the attacks.
The Association also cited Section 14(2)(b) of the Nigerian Constitution, which provides that the security and welfare of citizens shall be the primary purpose of government.
BYM condoled with the families of the victims and urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies.
Efforts to speak with Alfred Alabo, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Plateau State Police Command for confirmation of the incident and reaction to the allegations were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.
Plateau State has been plunged into recurring insecurity for more than two decades, with repeated attacks leaving communities traumatised, lives lost and property destroyed.