In a heart-wrenching turn of events, the serene morning tranquility of Heipang, nestled within the Barkin Ladi Local Government of Plateau State, was shattered by an unthinkable act of violence. The lifeless bodies of 21 innocent individuals were discovered on Thursday, victims of a brutal attack that has left an entire community in shock and mourning.
The Honorable Dachung Musa Bagos, a steadfast representative of the Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency of Plateau State, expressed profound sadness over the grim incident. As the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Science and Technology, Rep. Bagos took it upon himself to issue a heartfelt press statement condemning the massacre. He spared no words in describing the attackers’ actions as barbaric and utterly condemnable. The fact that peaceful citizens were mercilessly cut down while they slept underscores the magnitude of the tragedy, one that is simply unacceptable to any person with a conscience.
Rep. Bagos, a dedicated advocate for his constituents, called upon the security agencies entrusted with safeguarding lives and property to take swift and decisive action. He urged them to bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice, ensuring that they face the full weight of the law for their malevolent deeds.
Tragically, the Plateau State community has been grappling with an alarming surge in violence, especially in regions like Barkin Ladi and Mangu, where innocent lives have been lost with distressing frequency since May 2023. Farms lie untended as fear keeps villagers from their fields, and displaced persons have sought refuge in camps while their lands remain under threat.
Just last week, five more souls were lost in Mangu, deepening the sense of unease that has gripped the region. In a shocking turn of events, the early morning hours of today were marred by yet another wave of violence. At around 1:00 am, assailants descended upon sleeping constituents, claiming 21 lives in a ruthless and unprovoked attack that defies all sense of decency.
Rep. Bagos issued a resounding call for unity among all Plateau citizens. He emphasized the crucial importance of standing together against these merciless attackers, rallying the people to safeguard their cherished homeland. As the community grapples with the aftermath of this tragedy, the words of Rep. Bagos serve as a rallying cry for justice, unity, and the preservation of peace in the face of unspeakable adversity.
