By Olayemi Esan
The Plateau State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has condemned the killing of transiting commuters at Rukuba Road, Jos North Local Government Area of the state.
In a statement on Sunday in Jos, CAN Chairman, Polycarp Lubo, urged security agencies to fish out the perpetrators.
AbujaCityJournal reports that criminals on Saturday attacked a convoy of buses conveying commuters in the area and killed 22 persons and injured scores other.
Mr Lubo also condemned ongoing killings in Bassa, Riyom, Jos South and Barkin Ladi local government areas.
“We wish to express deep pain over the recent attacks in Riyom, Jos North, Barakin Ladi and Bassa, leading to loss of lives and property.
“The leadership of CAN totally condemns these attacks and pleads with security agents to ensure normalcy is restored.
“Every human life is precious and the unlawful killing of any human being, regardless of their identity and affiliation, is unacceptable.
“We mourn with the families of those who lost their loved ones, as well as those who have been displaced or suffered harm of any kind.
“We urge security agencies to swiftly arrest all those involved, to bring an end to the needless killings,” he said.
Lubo said the association would continue to work toward ensuring peaceful coexistence in the state.
Also, Shehu Usman, the chairman, Jos North Local Government Area, has warned residents against revenge, over the killing of commuters in the area.
Usman gave the warning in a statement by the Senior Information Officer of the local government, Philip Eplong, in Jos on Sunday.
The Chairman said the council would not tolerate attempts from any individual or group, to disrupt the already established peace and peaceful coexistence of residents in the area.
He described the recent acts of violence on innocent commuters as unacceptable, cautioning residents against the temptations of taking revenge, as security agents were handling the matter.
Usman stated that any person or group of persons caught in connection with such attacks would be arrested and prosecuted.
The Chairman commended Governor Simon Lalong for putting mechanisms in place to respond to security breaches in the state.
He also commended law enforcement agencies for prompt response in averting an escalation of the violence.
He urged them to spare no effort towards apprehending perpetrators of the heinous act and bring them to justice.
“This high level of savagery, inhumanity and reckless disregard for sanctity of life cannot go unpunished,” he said.
He sued for calm and urged residents to go about their normal businesses.
Usman however assured the people that the Council would continue to work closely with security agencies, to ensure protection of lives and property.
