The Berom Educational and Cultural Organisation (BECO) is pushing for an official inquiry into the deaths of two women during a security mission in the Gero area of Jos South, Plateau State. The organization strongly condemned the incident, signaling that citizens have reached a breaking point regarding the frequent violence plaguing the region.
Tensions flared on Monday following the shooting, which reportedly occurred behind the local government secretariat and resulted in public protests and property damage. While local residents point to security personnel as the cause, these claims await independent verification. Da Gyang Dudu Dalyop, president of BECO, suggested that the tragedy likely stemmed from poor communication and an excessive application of force.
Dalyop noted that because local residents have suffered through years of instability, they remain highly cautious regarding the presence of armed groups. He argued that the failure to notify community leaders before the operation created a dangerous misunderstanding. He specifically questioned the necessity of using lethal force against unarmed women, urging military and police leadership to conduct a transparent investigation into the use of power.
Beyond this specific tragedy, BECO is calling for a major shift in how security operations are handled. The group advocates for stronger collaboration between state agencies and traditional leaders to prevent future errors. Dalyop warned that the persistent state of insecurity is fueling widespread frustration among the youth and urged the government to take more decisive action to protect its citizens.
