From Okwe Obi, Abuja
The Coalition of Niger Delta Women Associations, has condemned the Christmas Day killing in Bokkos, Plateau State, and described it as condemnable.
The group charged security agencies to, within a 48 hours, fish out the culprits and sanction them accordingly.
Its Conventional General, Pastor Oghenefejiro Obukokwo, in a statement yesterday, implored the federal government to take swift actions to prevent further tragedies and reassure citizens of their safety.
“The Coalition of Niger Delta Women Associations want to unequivocally express our profound grief and indignation at the heinous Christmas day massacre that claimed the lives of over 100 innocent women and children in Bokkos, Plateau State.
“This act of terror is an appalling assault on the sanctity of human life, and we stand in solidarity with the grieving families and the entire nation in mourning this tragic loss.
“While we acknowledge the government’s swift condemnation of this barbaric act, we are compelled to insist that mere rhetoric is no longer sufficient.
“It is disheartening to witness a continuous pattern of strong statements without corresponding action to apprehend the perpetrators.
“We unequivocally demand that the government take immediate and decisive steps to bring the culprits to justice.
“The time has come for the Department of State Security (DSS) and other relevant intelligence agencies to demonstrate their efficacy and commitment to the safety and well-being of Nigerian citizens.
“We implore these agencies to rise above political affiliations and religious biases, prioritizing the lives of innocent Nigerians over any other considerations.
“The Coalition of Niger Delta Women Associations, representing the resilient and courageous women of the Niger Delta, want to use this medium to issue a stern ultimatum to the federal government and Security Agencies.
“We give the authorities a grace period of 48 hours to commence the arrest of the perpetrators behind this reprehensible act. Failure to do so will force us to mobilize our women in a peaceful yet powerful protest.
“In an unprecedented move, we will lead our women to come out in a massive protest and block all major highways in the Niger Delta region.
“This symbolic act is a manifestation of our collective anguish and a desperate plea for an end to the wanton bloodshed of our fellow women and children in the North.
“Enough is enough, and we can no longer passively witness the loss of innocent lives.
“The Coalition of Niger Delta Women Associations remains committed to promoting peace, justice, and the protection of human rights.
“We implore the federal government to take swift and tangible actions to prevent further tragedies and reassure citizens of their safety,” she said.