Plateau: Why violence and killings persist in Nigeria - Atiku

Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar has stated that the failure of the justice system is the reason why violence and killings persist in Nigeria.

Atiku made this known in reaction to renewed attacks in Plateau where about ten people were killed in Kwatas village in Bokkos LGA, and also attacks in Taraba States.

A statement issued through his Media Aide, Paul Ibe reads: “A society with a derelict justice system is a fertile land for misconduct, according to a popular Africa adage.

“To be sure that we are one step ahead of criminals who pose existential threats to our internal security, it is important that we empower our justice system with the belief that when stiff punishments are handed down on these criminals, there will be a deterrence for a repeat of this nature of crime.

“So, there is no deterrence to such crimes. Justice is thus key to promoting peace in our communities.

“If you give people the confidence that anyone who breaks the law will be found and made to face the full wrath of the law, then people will be less inclined to promote violence and the killings that come with it.”