By SN24.com 
By Peter Akpah.
In an exclusive interview with (sourcenews24.com.ng) and other media outfits, Da Gyang Dudu Dalyop, National President of Berom Educational and Cultural Organization (BECO) Worldwide, speaks out on the escalating security crisis in Plateau State, calling for urgent deployment of troops to combat terrorist hideouts and protect innocent lives.
Da Gyang Dudu Dalyop, who is also the First Vice President of Plateau Initiative for Development and Advancement of Natives (PIDAN), says the security situation in Plateau State is not new, but has been ongoing for over 26 years. He recounts the devastating attacks on villages, including the killing of over 500 people in Dogon Na Hauwa, and the ongoing violence in areas like Riyom, Barkin Ladi, Mangu, Bokkos, Jos South, and Bassa.
According to Dalyop, the attacks are not just herder-farmer clashes, but a full-blown crisis and genocide that has led to the loss of lives, destruction of property, and displacement of people. He lists areas that have been affected, including Gashish, kwi, jol, Irigwe, Berom, Anaguta, Afizere, Ron, and Mwaghavul.
Speaking On government intervention, Da Gyang Dudu said sincerely speaking, sometimes it feels as if nothing substantial is happening because the situation keeps worsening. Is the strategy not working? Are the right resources not being deployed? These are difficult questions.
Today, you cannot freely drive to places like Bachi or some communities in Riyom without security escort, and these areas are barely 30 to 45 minutes from Jos. You cannot access certain communities without fear. Even some areas like Kuru are increasingly unsafe. The truth is that much more needs to be done. The deployments are not enough. The impact is not yet visible. We are still living on borrowed time.
Dalyop welcomes the deployment of 300 specialized troops, but expresses concern that they may be concentrated in certain areas, leaving others vulnerable. He calls for a balanced deployment of troops to areas like Jos and its environs, Riyom, and other affected areas.
The BECO President condemns the politicization of security, saying it is dangerous and divisive. He urges Plateau State representatives to work together to address the crisis holistically.
Dalyop questions the government’s strategy, saying the situation keeps worsening despite the deployment of troops. He highlights the need for adequate arms and equipment for security personnel, citing the example of seized arms being withheld by the DSS.
He expresses disappointment that communities are being left to devise their own survival mechanisms, saying it is a sign of failed leadership. He calls for firm and decisive leadership, saying “enough is enough”.
Dalyop applauds the recent promise of recruiting 1,000 Plateau youths into the forest guard, but says implementation is key. He warns against attempts to switch the narrative, portraying victims as aggressors and aggressors as victims.
He draws parallels with similar crises in Southern Kaduna, Benue, Taraba, Edo, and Oyo, saying it is a national issue that requires urgent attention. He calls on the President to take decisive action, saying the Constitution guarantees the right to life and no group should be allowed to terrorize others with impunity.
Dalyop concluded by calling on the President to exercise his authority to act against anyone threatening the survival of Nigeria, emphasizing that the Constitution guarantees the right to life and no group should be allowed to terrorize others with impunity.