Northern CAN condemns Bokkos killings, commiserates with Plateau Govt, Residents

From: Femi Oyelola in Kaduna

The Northern Christian Association of Nigeria (Northern CAN) has condemned in strong terms the brutal killings of innocent residents in Bokkos local government area of Plateau State.

The association also commiserated with the governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, and the entire people of the state over what it described as yet another senseless bloodshed.

In a statement issued yesterday, the Chairman of Northern CAN, Rev. Dr. Joseph John Hayab, expressed deep concern over what he termed a disturbing and recurring culture of violence that continues to claim innocent lives across Northern Nigeria.

The association described the attack that left at least 52 people dead as barbaric, tragic, and completely unacceptable.

“We condemn in totality this strange and evil culture of taking human lives. Hiding under religion, ethnicity, or any guise to unleash terror on communities is unacceptable. Our societal value for human life has dangerously eroded, and this must not be allowed to continue,” the statement read.

Northern CAN said it was heartbroken by the latest carnage, adding that its thoughts and prayers were with the families of the victims and the affected communities in Bokkos.

“This bloodletting must stop. We urge security agencies to intensify efforts to apprehend the perpetrators of this heinous crime and ensure they face the full weight of the law.

“Justice must not only be done but must be seen to be done. The pattern of mass killings and mass burials, repeated in different communities year after year, must be broken through firm and proactive measures,” the statement added.

The Christian body also called on religious, traditional, and community leaders to rise to the occasion by preaching peace, unity, and tolerance among their people.