By; BUHARI B. BELLO, Jos
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) Plateau State chapter condemns in totality the resurgence of violence in Mangu town of the state.
The crisis started on the morning of January 23, 2024, from the outskirts of Mangu town and spread into the town later in the day.
“This, unfortunately, has degenerated into a seemingly ethno-religious crisis where places of worship were torched.
“This necessitated the imposition of a dusk to down curfew in the LGA by the state government. This measure perhaps was timely.
“That implementation of the curfew by the state governor becomes problematic because the security personnel are obviously overstretched while some are allegedly compromised.
“Reports from Mangu town is not encouraging as places of worship and faith-based schools were torched and demolished while the killing continues again.
“Residents are decrying the negative role of the state government security outfit codenamed ‘Operation Rainbow’, accusing them of glaring partisanship.
“We call on the government and security agencies to intensify their efforts in securing the lives and properties of the inhabitants of mangu and other flash points. All concerned should also do everything possible to prevent any possible escalation.
“Security agents should be on the lookout for possible infiltrators as it is widely alleged that some hired killers are on the prowl with the intent to carry out massive attacks on Muslims in the community. This is an act that shouldn’t be allowed to happen.
“All hands must be on deck and by all relevant stakeholders to restore peace and order in Mangu LGA and other affected communities. Peace is priceless. We all must strive to restore sanity in an open and unbiased manner by all stakeholders.”
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