Plateau massacre: Reps Minority charges NASS, security agencies to end killings

The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives in Nigeria has expressed strong condemnation of the tragic killings that occurred in the Gashish and Ropp districts of Barkin Ladi and Bokkos local government areas in Plateau State. The violent incident resulted in the loss of over 70 lives, causing widespread alarm and grief.

Kingsley Chinda, the Minority Leader, voiced his concerns and emphasized that the time has come to put a definitive end to these recurrent killings in the state. In his statement, he urged the military and other security agencies to intensify their efforts and remain relentless in addressing the crisis until peace and security are fully restored.JAMB Portal

Recognizing the need for a multifaceted approach, Chinda also called upon the National Assembly’s security committees to undertake a thorough and detailed investigation into these persistent killings. He stressed the importance of finding legislative solutions that would effectively prevent such tragedies in the future.

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The statement reads: “The invasion of five communities and the killings of over seventy persons by unknown gunmen in Gashish and Ropp Districts of Barkin Ladi and Bokkos local government areas of Plateau State on Christmas eve have raised national and global concerns about the security of persons in Nigeria, particularly the North Central region of Nigeria and murders that have gone for too long on the Plateau.

“These murders, which have become the cyclical outcomes of inter-communal violence in Plateau State, show how grievances between communities can be turned into organised violence by unidentified groups and persons who use violent methods to address perceived differences.

“When Jos was turned into an infernal theatre and a killing field in which one thousand people lost their lives in 2001, many thought that the violent expressions of differences had reached the Zenith; but unfortunately, more attacks followed in Jos, Wase, Langtang North, Langtang South, Shendam, Mikang, Qua’an Pan, Barkin Ladi, and Riyom, resulting in many deaths and the destruction of properties.InformationGuideNigeria

“What is more sinister is that warning of impending attacks are unheeded by security agencies, coupled with the apparent unwillingness of the political leadership to arrest perpetrators and nip the violence in Plateau State in the bud. If the accounts of witnesses are to be believed, what stands clear is the act of collusion and conspiracy in the bloodletting.

“The murders on the Plateau have gone on for too long and must be stopped now!NYSC Portal

“We extend our condolences to the Government and People of Plateau State over the murders.JAMB Result

“While we appreciate the efforts and sacrifices of our Military and other Security Agencies thus far, we call on and encourage them to commit more and be unrelenting in tackling the crisis until victory is assured for all.

“We also urge NASS Security Committees to draw strength from sections 4, 88 and 89 of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution, as amended, to commence a proper and detailed investigation into the persistent murders and profer legislative solutions to end same.”

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