The National President of the Berom Educational and Cultural Organization (BECO) Worldwide, Da Gyang Dudu Dalyop, has warned that politicising security deployment in Plateau State could worsen the protracted crisis and further divide the state.
Dalyop, who spoke in an interview, described recent claims by a member of the House of Representatives that he facilitated the deployment of troops to parts of Plateau as “dangerous” and counterproductive, insisting that security should not be treated as a political entitlement.
“Security should never be politicised. Plateau State is one, and what affects one part affects the whole
“If we begin to say this area is for one representative and another area for another, we will only create confusion and deepen division.” Dalyop stated.
The BECO president said the security crisis in Plateau State, which has persisted for over two decades, requires a collective and coordinated approach by all elected representatives rather than individual claims of credit.
According to him, attempts to personalise security interventions risk undermining public trust and weakening the fight against violent attacks that have affected several communities across the state.
Dalyop noted that Plateau has endured sustained violence for more than 26 years, stressing that the problem did not begin recently and should not be framed as a sudden political achievement by any individual office holder.
“If this was something that could be solved by one person, then serious questions must be asked about what all our representatives were doing over the years,” he said, adding that security failures should prompt honest reflection rather than political celebration.
He called on Plateau’s senators and members of the House of Representatives to work together in addressing the crisis holistically, warning that divisive narratives could weaken collective action and embolden attackers.
The BECO president also questioned the effectiveness of current security measures, saying that despite recent deployments, the situation on the ground remains precarious in many communities.
“Sometimes it feels as if nothing substantial is happening because the situation keeps worsening,
“This is not the time for political point-scoring. It is the time for leadership.”he added
He urged both the federal and state governments to prioritise decisive and coordinated action, noting that the continued politicisation of security could leave vulnerable communities exposed.
Dalyop emphasised that the Constitution guarantees the right to life and warned that no group should be allowed to threaten the survival of communities with impunity.
