Christian Leaders Lead Protest Over Plateau killings

Scores of Christian leaders under the umbrella of the Christian Association of Nigeria on Monday led protests over continuous killings in Plateau State and other parts of the country.

It was learnt that yhe ongoing protest tagged “Plateau Peace Walk”, is being led by the state CAN chairman, Rev Polycarp Lubo, ECWA President, Rev Dr Stephen Baba Panya, COCIN President, Rev Dr Amos Mohzo, Bishop of Methodist church, Jos; Rev Nkechi Nwosu; President, Gideon and Funmi-ParaMallam Peace Foundation, Rev. Dr Gideon ParaMallam among other prominent Christian leaders in the state.

The protesters started the peace walk at the  PRTVC Roundabout in Jos and headed to the Rayfield Government House to register their disapproval of the current security situation.

The police command in Plateau had said that eight suspects have been arrested over the recent killings in Plateau state.

During an interview with Channels Television on Thursday, Alfred Alabo, Plateau police spokesperson, said normalcy has been restored to the communities affected by the attacks.

Recall that on Christmas Eve, over 150 people were killed in 17 communities in Bokkos, Barkin-Ladi, and Mangu LGAs of Plateau state.
The violent attacks snowballed to Christmas and Boxing Day.

Several houses were destroyed by the gunmen during the attacks, leaving many residents displaced.

After the massacre, the federal government promised that the affected communities and victims would get justice.

Subsequently, Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector-general of police, ordered the deployment of a tactical team and equipment to Plateau.

Speaking on the development, Alabo said the police have recorded “tremendous success” from the deployment of the tactical team.

“Concerning the IGP’s deployment, we are getting tremendous success from that process. It will also interest you to know that eight persons are now in our custody,” he said.