President of Plateau State Association United Kingdom (PSA-UK), Dr Solomon Chollom
Plateau State Association, United Kingdom (PSA-UK) has raised concern over what it describes as a worsening collapse of security across Nigeria, following renewed killings, abductions and violent attacks in several states.
The organisation stated this in a release jointly signed by its President, Dr. Solomon Chollom, and Publicity Secretary, Sendi Zechariah, and made available to journalists on Friday.
The association said insecurity, which began as isolated incidents years ago, has now evolved into a nationwide threat affecting nearly all regions.
The statement read: “It is alarming and heartbreaking that what began as isolated incidents decades ago has now snowballed into a nationwide catastrophe — one that has spared no region and continues to expand in both scale and brutality.
“The repeated classification of such attackers as ‘unknown gunmen’ is unacceptable, especially when many of these groups have openly claimed responsibility, challenged the authority of government, invaded and occupied communities and maintained visible digital footprints that can be tracked and traced.
“If the Nigerian government and security agencies lack the capability to decisively confront these violent actors, there is no shame in seeking the support of the international community. Pride in the face of a national crisis only leads to more suffering, displacement and death.”
PSA-UK cited the killing of a senior military officer, the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State, renewed attacks on worshippers in Kwara, and persistent killings and displacement in Plateau State as some of the recent incidents heightening public fear.
According to the group, Nigeria is drifting towards a humanitarian emergency requiring urgent and coordinated action.
The statement further read: “One person killed is a generation erased. One household wiped out is a lineage extinguished. One religious building burnt is an attack on faith. The value of Nigerian lives must not be reduced to statistics.
“The Federal Government must urgently dismantle armed groups, rescue abducted citizens and restore public trust. Plateau State must strengthen local intelligence and community-based security frameworks, while the international community must intensify diplomatic pressure and humanitarian support.”
PSA-UK reaffirmed solidarity with victims and displaced communities, saying Nigerians must continue to demand accountability from leaders at all levels.
“We will continue to speak, advocate and push for a Nigeria where no child is abducted, no farmer is displaced, no worshipper is targeted and no community is left behind,” the group concluded.
