“Justice Still Denied: Bagos Visits Bindi Tahoss, Donates Relief to Attack Victims”
Reported by David Joshua | Sele Media Africa
Riyom, Plateau State – Former Member representing Jos South/Jos East Federal Constituency, Hon. Dachung Musa Bagos, has paid a condolence visit to the Bindi Tahoss community in Riyom Local Government Area following a recent attack that claimed several lives and left many houses destroyed.
During the visit, Bagos donated bundles of zinc and timber to assist families in rebuilding their burnt houses. He noted that the gesture was not just about providing relief but also about standing in solidarity with the victims during their time of grief.
“This is history that we should not, for political reasons, allow to just die down. We must continue to see, to dream in government, and to ask questions. Something has happened here, and we are still waiting for those that perpetrated this act to be brought to book. Our continuous visits will raise continuous questions,” Bagos said.He expressed deep concern over the slow pace of justice, lamenting that despite months since the killings, no arrests or convictions had been made. He therefore urged government and security agencies to intensify efforts to fish out the perpetrators and ensure justice, stressing that accountability was critical to deterring further violence in Plateau communities.
Voices from the Community
The traditional ruler of Tahoss, His Royal Highness Pastor Kimnan D. Manja, commended Hon. Bagos for his visit and his donation of relief materials. He acknowledged recent interventions by the state and federal governments, including the recovery of over 300 stolen cattle and sheep following changes in security leadership. However, he insisted that sustained security presence and justice for victims remained paramount.
Rev. Davou Musa, one of the affected community leaders, shared his heartbreaking ordeal. He revealed that nine members of his household and 27 members of his church were killed in the attack, while his home was also razed. He lamented that beyond temporary shelters, there had been no direct intervention, leaving many families in IDP camps, with children out of school and livelihoods destroyed. He appealed to the state government and humanitarian organizations for urgent support.
Community voices, including Ngo Kangyang Audu, the Woman Leader, and Da James Dachung, Senior Adviser in the palace, appreciated Bagos’ show of solidarity and his consistent advocacy for peace in Plateau State. They described him as a true voice of the people, urging citizens to support leaders who genuinely stand with them in difficult times rather than voting along partisan lines.
Call for Action
The visit of Hon. Bagos once again highlights the plight of vulnerable communities in Plateau State still grappling with the aftermath of violent attacks. While the relief materials brought some hope, the community insists that true healing can only come through justice, sustained security, and long-term rehabilitation.
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