Plateau violence: OPC chief demands immediate government intervention

The Oodua People’s Congress, OPC, Reformed, has voiced its concerns about the ongoing insecurity in Plateau State, urging government authorities to take concrete measures to safeguard lives and property, especially for non-indigenes residing in the state.

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Ambassador Dare Adesope, the leader of OPC Reformed, emphasized that the Nigerian Constitution grants every citizen the right to reside, work, and own property in any part of the country, stressing that these fundamental rights must be upheld at all times.

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According to the OPC Reformed, it is the responsibility of governments at all levels, particularly state governments, to ensure the safety and security of all residents without discrimination, as security should not be selective and every Nigerian deserves equal protection under the law.

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The OPC Reformed expressed deep concern over the recurring attacks in Plateau State, lamenting the loss of innocent lives and destruction of property, which have caused hardship for many families, including members of the Yoruba community who have lived peacefully and contributed to the state's socio-economic development.

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The Yoruba community, known for their hospitality, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence, deserves equal respect, protection, and a sense of belonging wherever they reside in the country, according to the OPC Reformed.

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The group reiterated that the Nigerian Constitution guarantees every citizen the right to live, work, and own property in any part of the country, and this fundamental right must be protected at all times, with every Nigerian deserving to feel safe and secure wherever they reside.

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Furthermore, the OPC Reformed emphasized that it is the responsibility of government at all levels, especially state governments, to ensure the protection of lives and property for all residents, including non-indigenes, and that security should never be selective.

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The OPC Reformed stressed that every citizen must enjoy equal protection under the law, and the persistent insecurity in Plateau State is deeply concerning, with the recurring attacks, loss of innocent lives, and destruction of property causing immense pain and hardship to many families.

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Ambassador Dare Adesope also condemned a recent attack by Fulani herdsmen on a Yoruba community in Matale Village, Imeko-Afon Local Government Area, Ogun State, where a young farmer, Isaach Bamgbola, had his hand severed with a cutlass.

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The attack on the villagers was eventually repelled by members of the Oodua People’s Congress Reformed, who overpowered the attackers and handed them over to the police.