It’s barbaric, says CAN as 130 die from resurgence of killings in Plateau State

 

JOS, Plateau – The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN has condemned the resurgence of mindless killings in Plateau State, stressing that 130 people have been killed and over 1000 buildings destroyed in 22 affected villages.

In a statement, CAN said innocent citizens are being killed in Mangu and Riyom Local Government Areas of Plateau State, Nigeria.

According to CAN, the killings which started in Mangu villages on Monday, 15th May 2023, by so-called unknown gunmen have claimed many lives and properties with many persons still missing.

“The villages affected include Fungzai, Hale, Kubwat, Bwoi and many other communities of Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area and some communities in Riyom Local Government Area”, CAN said.

Quoting media reports, CAN said, about 130 people were killed, about 1000 buildings were burnt, and about 22 villages were affected.

“We condemn these barbaric acts in the strongest terms possible. It is disheartening to see innocent citizens being killed and their properties destroyed in such a gruesome manner”, CAN said.

While appreciating the efforts of the security forces to maintain peace, it called on the government and law enforcement agencies to bring the perpetrators of these heinous acts to justice and to ensure the protection of lives and properties of all citizens.

“As a religious leader, I implore all parties involved to embrace peace and dialogue as a means of resolving their differences. Violence only begets more violence and we must break this cycle if we are to build a peaceful and prosperous society”, CAN said in the statement.