The recent wave of attacks and killings in Plateau state has undoubtedly become a source of concern to many Nigerians. It should be recalled that for a couple of weeks now, there have been several reports of one form of attack or the other in different parts of the state. This has left many people dead, with properties worth millions of Naira destroyed in the process.
Despite the efforts of the government and security agents to restore peace and security in Plateau state, attacks and killings have continued to be witnessed in the state. Recently, it was reported that gunmen killed about 8 people in the Mangu area of Plateau State. Today, a fresh attack and killing of about 35 people in the Yelwan Zangam Community of Jos North local government area has also been reported.
Arguably, this attacks and killings do not just happen without the perpetrators having a motive behind it. With this in mind, we may begin to ask ourselves what could be the politics behind the recent surge of attacks and killings in Plateau state. Politics in this context refers to the struggle for dominance, resource control, power, etc.
It is arguable that the recent attacks and killings in Plateau may not have occurred just because the attackers derive joy from killing their fellow humans. There could be salient political issues behind the attacks. You will agree with me that if the relevant authorities want to end the attacks and killings in Plateau state, the root of the crisis has to be traced.
Considering the likelihood that the attacks may have been motivated by certain ambitions that are unknown to us, we may once again ask what could be the politics behind the recent surge of attacks and killings in Plateau state. There is no doubt that two groups cannot become rivals when there is nothing at stake. At the same time, the solution to the incessant attacks and killings in the state cannot be far from tracing the root of the crisis, and resolving it amicably. This is undoubtedly why it is important to know what politics is behind the recent attacks and killings in Plateau state.
Opera News.