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By Adewale Sanyaolu
The National Association of Seadogs, Pyrates Confraternity, has condemned the killing of over 30 people in a Sunday night attack in the Anguwan Rukuba area of Jos, describing the incident as yet another tragic failure to protect citizens.
In a statement yesterday, the NAS Capn, Dr. Joseph Oteri, decried the persistent wave of violence across the country, warning that the continued bloodshed reflects a troubling inability of authorities to safeguard lives.
He said the recurring killings in Jos and other parts of Nigeria had become a disturbing pattern that demands urgent and decisive government action.
“We are deeply saddened and outraged by the recurring killings in Jos and other communities across Nigeria.
“The sanctity of human life must never be treated casually. Every Nigerian life matters and must be protected with the full weight of the law,” he said.
He expressed concern over the increasing frequency of such attacks, questioning the effectiveness of current security measures and the commitment of authorities to prevent them.
“The pattern of violence we continue to witness is alarming. From Plateau to other parts of the country, Nigerians are being subjected to avoidable trauma, fear and loss.
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“The Federal Government must move beyond routine condemnations and demonstrate genuine political will to stop these senseless killings. It must stop playing politics with the lives of Nigerians,” he warned.
He stressed the need to adequately equip and empower security agencies, while ensuring accountability so that perpetrators are swiftly identified, arrested and prosecuted.
“We task the government at all levels to rise to its primary responsibility of protecting lives and property. Failure to decisively confront this menace only emboldens criminals and erodes public confidence in the state,” he added.
The NAS Capn also called for improved intelligence gathering, faster emergency response systems, and stronger collaboration between security agencies and local communities to prevent further attacks.
“The continued bloodshed across Nigeria must stop. Nigerians cannot continue to live in fear in their own country. We demand concrete, visible and measurable steps towards restoring safety, peace and national cohesion,” he said.
The association extended condolences to families of the victims and urged citizens to remain vigilant while cooperating with lawful authorities to promote peace and stability.
“The time to act is now. Government must demonstrate that Nigerian lives are not expendable,” Oteri said.
