Ango Abdullahi-led NEF knocks military over Plateau killing
Yet again the Northern Elders Forum has heavily criticised ad knocked the Nigerian military. The forum reacted to the killings of moe than 100 people in about 15 communities in Plateau State.
The group described the attacks by yet-to-be-identified gunmen as devastating and heinous. The forum called it the latest in a series of coordinated attack targeting northern region.
NEF Convener, Prof Ango Abdullahi reacted o behalf of the northern group on Tuesday. He said that the forum had reasons to suspect the government’s operational methods. The convener also raised concerns over the failure of the military to prevent the attack.
A report says the military received 36 distress calls for safety from the affected communites.
Highly vociferous Abdullahi said, NEF strongly condemns this devastating act and expresses its heartfelt condolences to the families affected by this heinous crime. It is deeply distressing to witness the continuous deterioration of security in the conflict-affected areas of the North, which has led to countless lives being lost and a pervasive sense of fear and instability amongst the communities.
“Moreover, NEF expresses concern over the inability of the military to prevent the Christmas Eve killings, despite claiming to have promptly responded to 36 distress calls from different locations in Plateau State in the 48 hours leading up to Christmas.
“This highlights the Forum’s growing suspicions regarding the efficacy and sufficiency of the government’s operational methods. NEF questions whether the strategies employed by the government are flawed or grossly inadequate, given the audacious regularity and ease with which the attackers operate across the northern region”, the statement read.
“NEF is also deeply concerned about the recent security incident in Ruwan Dorawa village, Zamfara State. The tragic event that unfolded on the same Christmas Eve resulted in the loss of two innocent lives and the abduction of over 25 individuals, predominantly children and women, including the wife of the village head
“In light of this incident and the escalating security challenges faced by the region, NEF urgently demands a comprehensive investigation into the reported security lapse in Ruwan Dorawa village.
“The findings of this inquiry must be made public, and those responsible for the security breach must be held accountable to ensure justice for the victims and prevent such incidents from reoccurring.”
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