The Jos-based human rights organisation said the attacks resulted in the killing of 1,872 persons, 714 abductions, and 65 injuries.
Consequently, the Mwaghavul Development Association in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State has called for immediate action to address the ongoing violence in their communities, which they believe may be linked to deep economic interests.
SF and MDA spoke during a joint press conference in Abuja on Thursday, where they underscored the impact of the violence and highlighted the need for the government to address the root causes of the violence. The Advocacy Manager at Stefanos Foundation, Ms. Fatima Njoku, said the alarming increase in violence across the nation is a cause for concern, especially as Nigeria is not at war.
She partly said, “From eyewitness reports and testimonies of direct victims across the board, we can say that the attacks are carried out in literally the same style, with attackers dressed in similar fashion and victims with similar profiles. This has happened in Agatu, Guma, Logo in Benue State, Kagoro, Zangon Kataf, Kajuru, Kafanchan in southern Kaduna, Bassa, Riyom, Barkin Ladi, and now Mangu in Plateau State, and the list goes on.
“Stefanos Foundation has recorded 217 instances of attacks from 34 states across the Federation between January and April 2023 alone.
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