The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in the 19 northern states of Nigeria, Yakubu Pam, has called for peace among the residents of the state.
Pam’s admonition comes on the heels of the spate of killings in the state since the beginning of the year. The killings have been blamed on suspected Fulani herdsmen.
The magazine reports that no fewer than 100 persons have been killed in the renewed attacks, which started two weeks ago in Bosso Local Government Area, LGA after the attackers killed more than 50 persons and razed dozens of homes.
The killings however continued on Tuesday after the yet to be identified gunmen killed over 40 persons when they invaded Kimakpa village in Miango district of Bassa LGA.
Not a few Nigerians, including the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, the LP Presidential candidate, Peter Obi amongst others have sued for peaceful coexistence among residents of the state.
According to a statement signed by the CAN chairman on Tuesday, the religious body said it’s sad over the turn of event in the state, calling on the state and federal government to quickly arrest the situation so that more innocent lives will not be lost.
Pam who described the attacks as senseless said he’s deeply concerned that the lives of innocent persons have been taken during the ’barbaric attacks’ urging security agencies to promptly arrest the perpetrators of the dastardly act.
He also called traditional rulers, religious leaders, security operatives, and community-based organisations, to work with security agencies with the aim of nipping in the bud the age-long violence on the Plateau.
He said, “We are deeply saddened and outraged by the senseless and barbaric attacks that have claimed the lives of innocent and peace-loving citizens.
“These repeated acts of violence are not only a violation of human dignity and the sanctity of life, but they are also a direct threat to the peace and unity of our state and the nation at large.
“We also urge the government at all levels to take proactive steps to protect vulnerable communities and prevent further loss of lives.”
Recall that the 2023 LP Presidential candidate had while paying a condolence visits to the state on Sunday donated N7.5 million to the victims of the attacks.
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