Hundreds of residents, led by Christian leaders, took to the streets of Jos, the Plateau State capital, on Monday morning to protest the relentless killings of indigenous people by suspected Fulani militants. The peaceful demonstration, spearheaded by the Plateau State chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Rev. Polycarp Lubo, began at the Fwavwei Junction community road, causing severe traffic congestion and leaving many commuters stranded.
The protest follows a surge in violent attacks across several communities in the state, with over 100 people reportedly killed in Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Areas in the last two weeks. The protesters, many holding placards with bold messages condemning the killings and calling for justice, marched toward the Rayfield Government House, demanding immediate government intervention and improved security in the affected areas.
Gyang Dalyop, one of the demonstrators, expressed the community's frustration, saying, “We are not happy over the continuous attacks and killings by gunmen in our communities. That’s why we have come out again to protest these happenings.” The protesters emphasized that the security agencies are aware of the origin of these attacks and the routes used by the perpetrators, urging them to take decisive action.
This development comes amid rising killings in Plateau State, sparking national outcry and public anger. The Take-It-Back Movement has demanded the immediate resignation of Governor Caleb Mutfwang, citing the killing of over 2,218 Nigerians in Plateau State since April 2023. The group accused both the federal and state governments of being complicit in the killings, offering only lifeless press statements and empty condemnations in response to the violence.
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