By Amanabo Ocholi | Jos | Nigeria News Today
A terrifying night attack on Chakfem Chiefdom in Plateau State has left several people dead and numerous homes destroyed, plunging the community into deep mourning.
According to a statement issued by the Plateau Youth Council (PYC) — signed by Joshua Gabriel Goholput, Deputy PYC Chairman, and Ephraim Prep, PYC Chairman Chakfem Chiefdom — the attack occurred on Monday night and is part of a disturbing pattern of coordinated violence that increasingly bears the hallmarks of genocide.
“We condemn this barbaric assault in the strongest possible terms. No cause or grievance can justify the systematic shedding of innocent blood,” the Council stated.
It added that each life lost represents a shattered dream and a scar on the conscience of the nation, stressing that such persistent violence threatens the peace and unity of Plateau and Nigeria as a whole.
The Council urged residents to remain resolute and called on security agencies to act swiftly and decisively, warning that failure to bring the perpetrators to justice would only embolden further attacks.
“Anything short of justice will only embolden further bloodshed. Justice is not optional; it is a necessity for peace to reign,” the statement added.
The PYC also appealed to government at all levels to provide adequate security and relief support to survivors. It reaffirmed its commitment to peace and the protection of its people, vowing not to remain silent in the face of ongoing violence.
Meanwhile, Persecution.org also reported that Islamic Fulani extremists attacked Christians returning from morning devotion in Gwon village, Plateau State, killing three men and injuring four others, some critically.
Among the victims were:
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Stephen Maigadi (57)
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Josiah Dachollom (32)
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Davou Sunday (30)
Those injured include:
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Silvester Joshua (23)
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Samson Musa (25)
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Joshua Daniel
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Jonathan Yakubu
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