By Ikugbadi Oluwasegun
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has condemned the ongoing violence in Plateau State, describing it as barbaric and a national disgrace.
It lamented that once a symbol of unity and peace, the state has now become a scene of bloodshed and lawlessness.
In a statement by Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere, NEF spokesperson criticized the Federal Government for failing in its primary duty to protect lives and property, calling its silence and inaction unacceptable.
NEF demands the immediate deployment of well-equipped security forces to restore order and stop the killings. The perpetrators must be swiftly identified, prosecuted, and brought to justice.
The Forum also called for compensation for victims and the establishment of an independent investigative panel whose findings must be made public.
NEF stands in solidarity with the people of Plateau State, offering condolences to affected families.
It insists that the time for talk is over what’s needed now is bold and decisive action.
