The National Association of Seadogs (Pyrates Confraternity) has strongly condemned the killing of at least 30 residents in the Anguwan Rukuba area of Jos, Plateau State, describing the incident as part of a disturbing pattern of unchecked violence across Nigeria.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the association’s Cap’n, Dr Joseph Oteri, expressed outrage over what it termed the persistent inability of authorities to safeguard lives, warning that the continued bloodshed reflects a deeper failure of state protection.
Oteri said the repeated loss of innocent lives in Jos and other parts of the country had become intolerable, stressing that the sanctity of human life must never be treated with indifference.
“We are deeply saddened and outraged by the recurring killings in Jos and other communities across Nigeria. Every Nigerian life matters and must be protected with the full weight of the law,” he said.
He noted that the frequency of such attacks raises serious concerns about the effectiveness of existing security measures, urging the Federal Government to move beyond routine condemnations and demonstrate genuine political will to halt the violence.
According to him, the pattern of attacks across Plateau State and beyond has subjected citizens to avoidable fear, trauma and loss, adding that failure to act decisively only emboldens perpetrators.
“The government must stop playing politics with the lives of Nigerians and take concrete steps to end these senseless killings,” Oteri said.
The group further called for the strengthening of security agencies through improved funding, equipment and accountability, insisting that perpetrators must be swiftly identified, arrested and prosecuted.
It also advocated enhanced intelligence gathering, faster emergency response systems and closer collaboration between security operatives and local communities as part of efforts to prevent further attacks.
Reaffirming that the protection of lives and property remains the primary responsibility of government, the association warned that continued inaction risks eroding public confidence in the state.
The NAS extended condolences to families of victims and urged citizens to remain vigilant while cooperating with security agencies to promote peace.
“The time to act is now. Government must demonstrate that Nigerian lives are not expendable,” Oteri added.