From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has condemned the recent killings in Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State, through a statement issued on Wednesday, April 16, by its spokesperson, Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere.
Jiddere described the violence as “unacceptable” and urged security agencies to swiftly apprehend and prosecute the perpetrators. “It is unacceptable that such acts of mass murder and destruction continue unabated, with little to no meaningful response from those charged with safeguarding the nation,” he said.
He criticized the Federal Government’s silence, demanding an immediate deployment of well-equipped security forces to restore order in Plateau State.
NEF called for decisive action, including compensation for victims and the establishment of an independent investigative panel with public findings to ensure accountability.
“The blood of innocent Nigerians cries out for justice, and there must be no sanctuary for those who orchestrate or enable these horrors,” Jiddere stated.
The forum expressed solidarity with Plateau residents, offering condolences and stressing, “The time for words has passed—this is a time for bold, decisive, and just action.”