By Chimezie Godfrey
The military has strongly refuted allegations that its personnel provided cover for attackers responsible for the Palm Sunday killings in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The denial followed a viral comment by a youth leader in the community accusing troops of complicity in the incident.
However, the Headquarters Joint Task Force, Operation Enduring Peace, described the allegation as “false, misleading and unfortunate.”
According to the military, troops swiftly mobilised to the scene after receiving a distress call but found that the attackers had already fled.
“At no point did troops provide any form of cover for the terrorist elements who carried out the attack,” the statement said.
It added that troops deployed four gun trucks to the area and acted professionally to prevent further bloodshed.
The military noted that eyewitnesses and other security agencies corroborated the response of the troops.
It warned that such allegations could demoralise personnel and create tension between the military and host communities.
The task force assured that efforts were ongoing to track and apprehend the perpetrators of the attack.
It urged residents to remain law-abiding and support security agencies with useful information.
“Troops will continue to deal decisively with criminals while maintaining peace across Plateau State,” the statement added.