Plateau Attacks: Nigerians Must Not Get Used to Killings — Northern Christians

Northern Christian leaders have condemned the killings in Plateau State, warning that Nigerians must not become accustomed to the recurring loss of lives to violence.

The leaders described the attacks as unacceptable and called on security agencies to intensify efforts to protect communities and bring those responsible to justice.

The reaction followed the killing of residents in Angwan Rukuba, Gari Ya Waye area of Jos North Local Government Area, during a Palm Sunday attack.

The Northern Christian Religious Leaders Assembly, led by its chairman, Archbishop John-Praise Daniel, expressed grief over the deaths and said the incident was an attack on families, communities and the country’s collective peace.

Daniel urged security agencies to investigate the killings thoroughly, identify the perpetrators and ensure they face justice.

He also called on religious and community leaders, as well as Nigerians generally, to reject violence and resist actions capable of deepening religious and ethnic tensions.

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria and Northern States Christian Elders Forum similarly condemned the killings and demanded urgent action from the authorities.

The groups said the continued attacks had created fear among residents and raised concerns about the ability of security agencies to prevent further bloodshed.

They called for improved security measures, effective intelligence gathering and prompt prosecution of suspects arrested in connection with violent attacks.

The Christian Association of Nigeria also condemned the Plateau killings, with its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, urging authorities to move beyond statements and temporary measures.

Okoh said Nigerians were tired of mourning and wanted concrete action to protect lives and ensure that perpetrators were brought to justice.

The latest calls come amid renewed concerns over recurring violence in Plateau and other parts of northern Nigeria.

Plateau has experienced repeated communal and criminal violence over the years, with attacks sometimes occurring along religious and ethnic fault lines. Recent reporting has also highlighted the role of misinformation and inflammatory social media content in escalating tensions during periods of violence.

The Christian leaders urged Nigerians to avoid retaliatory attacks and reject narratives capable of provoking further violence.

They stressed that protecting lives should remain the responsibility of government and security institutions, while communities should work with authorities to prevent further escalation.

The leaders also commiserated with families who lost loved ones and called for sustained efforts to restore peace and security across affected communities.