- He criticized the administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he deemed a lapse in addressing these recurring killings
The Southern Nigeria Christian Association has vehemently condemned the tragic massacre of numerous Plateau State residents on Christmas Eve.
During this appalling incident, armed assailants attacked Plateau communities as they prepared for Christmas, resulting in the deaths of over 100 individuals and the destruction of hundreds of homes.
Bishop Dr. Joseph Ajujungwa, the National Secretary of the association, expressed profound distress, labeling this event as “a massacre too many.”
He criticized the administration led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he deemed a lapse in addressing these recurring killings, likening it to the previous administration under President Muhammadu Buhari.
Ajujungwa lamented the lack of consequences for past similar incidents and emphasized that these relentless attacks were pushing Nigerians beyond their breaking point. The statement, released to journalists on Wednesday, underscores the association’s deep concern and frustration over the ongoing violence.
He said it was indescribable that terrorists could “launch such unprovoked attacks on defenceless citizens and go scot-free without any trace.
“How could they storm the communities, spend hours carrying out a heinous crime of this magnitude, yet security agencies made no attempt to confront them.
“Are the marauders spirits? Did they disappear into thin air while carrying out these operations? Where were the fighter jets? Nigerians deserve answers to these questions as we would no longer keep quiet.
“Under the President Muhammadu Buhari administration, it was all rhetoric but not action while thousands of Nigerrians were sent to their early graves. The same scenario is playing out again.
“As we grieve with the people of Plateau State, the only thing that can assuage the feelings of the people is to bring the perpetrators to book.
“The primary responsibility of the government is protection of lives and properties. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should rise up to his duty.
“This massacre on the Plateau and indeed any other part of the country should not happen again,” Bishop Ajujungwa warned.
The body commend the national president of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, His Eminence, Most Rev Dr Daniel Okoh for his quick reaction over the matter.
He challenged all the Christians to pray and condemn such a wicked and unprovoked act.