Plateau Killings a National Disgrace: Northern Elders Forum Blasts Federal Government's Inaction

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has condemned the ongoing violence in Plateau State, describing it as a “national disgrace” and a clear indication of the Federal Government's failure to protect lives and property.

In a strongly worded statement released on Wednesday, NEF spokesperson Professor Abubakar Jika Jiddere expressed deep concern over the continuous bloodshed, saying the region—once celebrated for its unity and cultural diversity—has now become a "theatre of bloodshed and lawlessness."

“The magnitude of violence being inflicted on innocent citizens is nothing short of a national disgrace, and a damning indictment of the Federal Government’s failure to discharge its primary duty,” the statement read.
“It is unacceptable that such acts of mass murder and destruction continue unabated, with little to no meaningful response from those charged with safeguarding the nation.”

The Forum criticized what it described as the government's silence and inaction, calling for the immediate and large-scale deployment of well-equipped security forces to restore peace in the region.

NEF further demanded that the Federal Government apprehend and swiftly prosecute all perpetrators, stating:

“The blood of innocent Nigerians cries out for justice, and there must be no sanctuary for those who orchestrate or enable these horrors.”

In addition to calls for justice, NEF urged the government to provide adequate compensation to victims and affected communities, and to establish an independent judicial panel to investigate the root causes of the violence. They emphasized that the panel's findings must be made public to promote transparency and accountability.

“Enough is enough. The time for words has passed—this is a time for bold, decisive, and just action,” the Forum concluded, extending condolences to the families of those lost in the attacks and reaffirming its solidarity with the people of Plateau State.