Seven victims of Plateau attacks get mass burial
Seven people killed in an attack in Plateau State, Nigeria, were buried during a ceremony marked by public protests against ongoing violence.
In a tragic event reflecting the ongoing violence in Nigeria, seven victims of a recent attack in the Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State were buried on Saturday. The burial took place at a primary school in Miango, just days after another massacre claimed the lives of nine individuals in Dorowa Babuje, highlighting the alarming frequency of such incidents in the region. The community gathered with heavy hearts, demonstrating their grief and outrage through placards that called attention to what they term a 'Christian genocide.'
During the funeral, community leaders and mourners expressed their deep frustrations over the persistent violence that has plagued their area for over two decades. Ezekiel Bini, the National President of the Irigwe Youths Movement, voiced the community's weary plea for justice and protection, insisting that the killings must come to an end. The sentiments at the burial were compounded by anger towards governmental inaction, as many in the community feel unheard and abandoned in their time of need.
The burial and subsequent protests illustrate a critical turning point for the affected communities, who are demanding both justice for the victims and a cessation of attacks that have left them in fear for their lives. This situation underlines the broader issues of insecurity and communal violence in Nigeria, particularly between different religious and ethnic groups, making a strong case for urgent action from state and federal authorities to ensure the safety of all citizens, regardless of their beliefs.