Abuja-based lawyer, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has asked the Federal Government and the Nigeria Police Force to hasten the implementation of the community policing initiative to prevent dastard attacks like those recurring ones in the Middle Belt.

In a statement, the lawyer condemned last Sunday’s attacks in the Angwan Rukuba district of Plateau State that left at least 27 people dead.

He said the good people of Plateau State need to be protected from blood-suckling marauders, adding that the era of empty promises by security agencies should end.

Olajengbesi said, “Heartfelt condolences to the good people of Plateau State over the killing of over two-dozen residents last Sunday. The latest attack which was  orchestrated on Palm Sunday raises suspicion of religious dimension, which is totally condemnable.

“The primary responsibility of government is to provide security for her citizens as enshrined in Chapter 2 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). The government must rise up to its cardinal responsibility to protect lives and property.

“Quick implementation of the community policing initiative being worked on by the Nigeria Police Force will, in no small way, drastically reduce the spate of the attacks on the Plateau and the entire Middle Belt. Security is key to economic prosperity and this cannot be overemphasised.”