The Northern Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has strongly condemned the wave of attacks and killings in Plateau State where over 100 people have been massacred in the past one week by suspected Fulani militias.
The NYCN in a statement on Tuesday, called for swift and decisive action to end the recurring violence in state, which have left several communities destroyed and residents displaced by the marauding gunmen.
In the statement signed by its National President, Isah Abubakar, the NYCN described the unending violence as a worsening humanitarian crisis and urged the President Bola Tinubu-led government to prioritise the safety of citizens.
“We call on the federal government to take immediate and decisive action to halt this crisis. It is imperative that the authorities prioritise the safety of citizens by not only condemning these heinous acts but also by ensuring that the perpetrators are swiftly brought to justice,” Abubakar said.
“Solidarity among northern youths is crucial to restore peace and harmony in the North and North Central regions. We stand with the people of Plateau in these trying times,” he added.
The youth group also urged political leaders in the state and the country in general to match words with action, and demand accountability from those in power, noting that peace cannot be achieved without justice.
