A group known as Coalition for Better and Brighter Nigeria CBBN, which is a pressure and political action group dedicated to advancing a peaceful,-democratic, and economically viable Nation has tasked the Ministry of Humanitarian ‘Affairs and Disaster Management, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to do their work by mobilizing and providing relief materials for surviving victims of the attack in Plateau State.
Convener of the group Prophet Isa El-Buba during a press conference in Jos on Wednesday said they are deeply concerned about the recent wave of resurgent killings in Plateau State.
“We call on the Ministry of Humanitarian ‘Affairs and Disaster Management, and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to do their work by swinging into mobilizing and providing relief materials
for surviving victims of the attack. Friends and Partners of the Plateau People, Multilateral and Multinational organizations as well as public-spirited individuals; this is the time to reach out and identify with the government and people of Plateau State.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and communities affected by these tragic events and pray for the repose of the souls of those killed.
CBBN expressed sadness on the unfortunate resurgence of blood baths and well-organized killings in especially villages in Mangu, Riyom, Barkin-Ladi, Bokkos and Jos South Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
“In the last four months, close to a ‘thousand persons, most of them women and children, have been massacred and butchered in cold blood by terrorists during overnight unprovoked attacks and their houses burnt down, including foodstuff, food barns and seedlings. The economic impact of these destructions can not even begin to be contemplated that already run into billions of dollars”
El-Buba said the group strongly condemns these barbaric, despicable and heart-wrenching killings and destructions.
“While commending the considerable efforts of security stakeholders in the state, 1 put it to Security and defence formations that you are not doing enough. You may say you are doing your best but it is not good enough, since it is not able to halt the killings and fish out perpetrators.
“We, therefore call on all security stakeholders in the state ‘to redouble and accelerate efforts in rolling back this genocide being carried out on the Plateau, unhindered. Your proactiveness and gallantry should be seen in the foregoing, abating the ongoing killings with your rapid response frontal defence of terrorist elements. Double on your intelligence gathering and unmask these terrorists and their sponsors to Nigerians”.
“Because Security is everyone’s responsibility, | call on all community stakeholders to remain sensitive and share timely actionable intelligence with boots on the ground. Stakeholders in Government and.Communities must work hand-in-glove to strengthen and smoothen the coordination of early warning and early response systems.
“Furthermore, I reiterate my stand that citizens must devise to defend themselves in the face -of unwarranted provocation from alien terrorist elements to uphold the inalienable right to life.
The Convener however call for a united force against bandits in the state, saying all hands must be on deck to defeat the ongoing onslaught of innocent citizens on the Plateau.
“CBBN will engage in advocacy efforts, both locally and globally, to draw attention to the urgent need for more action against terrorism in Nigeria especially in Plateau State. We will collaborate with relevant stakeholders to encourage governments and international organizations to prioritize violence prevention, security and stabilization in the region as well as policy and security reform.
“We acknowledge that this. terror attack and achieving, lasting peace in Plateau State requires a comprehensive and multi: faceted approach.
“We are therefore committed to playing our part and leveraging our resources to support the efforts of those working towards peace, security, justice, humanitarian intervention and stabilization together, we can build a future where every community, especially Plateau State, thrives in peace and security.
