The Concerned Christian Youth Forum has voiced strong condemnation of the continued violence and killings in Benue and Plateau States, calling on the Federal Government to urgently intervene.
Speaking during a press briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, the group’s convener, James Adama, expressed deep frustration over the persistent attacks in the North Central region, which he described as a “national tragedy.”
“We are tired of mass burials. We are tired of digging graves for our people week after week,” Adama said.
“This human carnage must stop, and the perpetrators must be brought to justice without further delay.”
According to him, the unrelenting violence has resulted in the deaths of countless innocent people, including women and children, and continues to endanger Nigeria’s unity and collective existence.
Adama further criticized what he called the Nigerian government’s sluggish response to the worsening security crisis, emphasizing the need for urgent, proactive steps to protect lives.
He appealed to security agencies to redouble their efforts in shielding vulnerable communities from ongoing attacks.
At the same time, he acknowledged the bravery of personnel already deployed in the crisis zones.
“This is not just about Benue and Plateau, it’s about the future of our nation. Every Nigerian deserves to live in peace and dignity,” Adama stated.
The forum called on faith-based organizations, civil society bodies, and international human rights groups to raise their voices against what it termed “the ongoing carnage and silent genocide” in Nigeria’s Middle Belt.
Additionally, the group urged the Federal Government to provide more humanitarian assistance and commit to rebuilding communities destroyed by violence.
