Renewed Attacks: Enthronement Of Justice Will Stem Violence And Killings – Atiku

…Condoles with victims of Plateau, Taraba, other attacks

BY GRACE ANYANWU, ABUJA – Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday described reports of renewed attacks at places in Plateau, Taraba states and elsewhere across the country as disturbing, stressing that they remind us of how much work is still ahead to tidy the country’s internal security apparatus.

He specifically said that if the nation gives people the confidence that anyone who breaks the law will be found and made to face the full wrath of the law, then people will be less inclined to promote violence and the killings that come with it.

Atiku also said that while it is desireable to have a razor edge security system, it is also important that we ensure that the justice system in the county works, so as to ensure that criminals, who are caught in this kind of heinous crime are meted with adequate punishments.

These were contained in a statement by his Media Adviser, Mr. Paul Ibe in which he quoted Atiku as having said that while it is fair to appreciate the military and other security outfits for their spirited efforts to clear all trenches of bandits hideouts, it is expedient that we re-evaluate and recalibrate the country’s security architecture through community policing and any other of such mechanisms that allows for a more far-reaching inclusive security networking.

He said; “A society with a derelict justice system is a fertile land for misconduct, according to a popular Africa adage. 

“To be sure that we are one step ahead of criminals who pose existential threats to our internal security, it is important that we empower our justice system with the belief that when stiff punishments are handed down on these criminals, there will be a deterrence for a repeat of this nature of crime.

“These kinds of crime and killings have continued unabated because assailants are hardly brought to justice. So, there is no deterrence to such crimes. Justice is thus key to promoting peace in our communities,” Atiku said. 

He condoled with the families who have been bereaved owing to these crimes and pray that the souls of their departed dear ones will rest in peace just as he particularly prayed for the country to overcome the conundrum very soon.