Plateau Rises In Anger Over Incessant Killings

By Ayodele Oni

Worried by the spate of killings, residents of Jos, the capital of Plateau State, took to the streets on Monday morning, to protest the frequent attacks that have been taking lives in their communities.

The demonstrations started at Fawvwei Junction, a busy part of the city, and caused heavy traffic as roads became blocked and commuters were stuck for hours.

The protest was led by Christian leaders and groups that gathered in large numbers to express their frustration and sadness over the rising deaths caused by armed men suspected to be Fulani attackers.

Many of the protesters were seen carrying placards as they walked through the streets, making their way toward the Rayfield Government House to draw attention to the ongoing crisis.

In recent weeks, the situation has worsened in areas like Bokkos and Bassa local government areas, where over 100 people have been killed in separate attacks.

The continued loss of lives and destruction of property have left residents feeling unsafe and abandoned.

Some of the people who joined the protest explained that they came out because their communities have suffered for too long without any help.

They believe that without public outcry, the violence may continue unchecked. The protest is one of many that have taken place in Plateau State in the past, as the region has been struggling with repeated outbreaks of violence linked to land and ethnic disputes.

Various groups and individuals have been appealing to the Federal government to address the spate of killings in the north East area of the country.

A former minister of defence, Theophilus Danjuma had advised Nigerians to resort to self defence, saying the government no longer has the capacity to defend the people.