22/06/2025
I Condemn the Mangu Tragedy and Demand Accountability from the Nigeria Police Force
I strongly condemn the horrifying and senseless attack carried out by some youths in the Mangu area of Plateau State, which led to the brutal assault on an Ahmadu Bello University bus on its way to a wedding. This heartbreaking incident claimed the lives of nine innocent Nigerians and left many others severely injured. It is a tragedy that shakes the conscience of our nation.
Beyond the grief, this incident exposes once again the recurring failure of our security agencies, particularly the Nigeria Police Force, to act promptly and decisively in times of crisis. The consistent pattern of negligence and incompetence has made our roads and communities unsafe.
It is painfully clear that the current Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has grossly failed in his constitutional duty to protect lives and property. From the violence in Yelwata in Benue State to this recent bloodshed in Mangu in Plateau State, his inability to provide leadership and ensure proactive policing has resulted in the loss of innocent lives.
At this point, it is not just a demand , it is a necessity. Kayode Egbetokun must resign or be removed from office immediately. The security of Nigerians cannot be entrusted to someone whose time in office has been marked by inaction, indifference, and incompetence.
We demand justice for the victims, and we call for urgent reforms in our policing system. Our nation deserves a security structure that works, not one that watches as lives are wasted.
Omoyele Sowore