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Christians in Plateau to march on Easter Monday in remembrance of over 80 members slaughtered by bandits between march and April this year
Christians in Plateau to march on Easter Monday in remembrance of over 80 members slaughtered by bandits between march and April this year
By: Bodunrin Kayode
The Christians on the Plateau will on Easter Sunday embark on a long walk against the injustices of insecurity being meted out to them by bandits
As a matter of fact the march is a critical point on the announcement listed in most churches during services this morning April 13th 2025.
Christians were encouraged to share the message among their platforms all over the State with a theme: “THAT THEY DIE NOT IN VAIN”.
This protest march which is the second in the series in the state is meant to sensitize the entire world against continuous Killings of residents in Bokkos council area of Plateau State, and in Nigeria.
The Church on the Plateau, under the leadership of the Church Denominational Leaders and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), is calling on all Christians to arise once again in unity, grief, and righteousness to protest against these lingering wrongdoings.
A statement by the Rev. Gideon Para-Mallam for the Planning Team stated that between March 27th and April 2nd, 2025, nearly 80 innocent lives were brutally cut short in Bokkos council Area and this is not to include Bassa council area and other parts of Nigeria.
“As a mark of honour for the dead and a cry for justice, the Church is organizing a 2nd Peace Walk to demand an end to these senseless, unprovoked, and continuous attacks in Plateau State and other parts of Nigeria.
“We must not be silent. We must not allow their blood to cry out unheard.
“We invite every Christian on the Plateau to come out en masse for this solemn but powerful procession all dressed in black.” Said Para-mallam
“The walk will be expected to take place Monday, April 21st, 2025 Easter Monday at about 9am in the morning.”
On dress code, he went on “All Christians are to wear black to Church on Easter Sunday 20th and during the Peace Walk on Monday 21st. Black, Red and White Clothes.
“These three Colors represent a visible symbol of our mourning (Black), Red (End the killings and (White) Peaceful resistance to impunity.
“The Gathering Point would be PRTV Roundabout Junction while the destination would be the new Government House, Little Rayfield, where we will lay our collective grief before President Bola Tinubu through the Governor of Plateau State Barr Caleb Manasseh Muftwang and demand decisive action to end the killings.
“This Peace Walk is a holy protest. It is a call for peace, justice, and security for every life on the Plateau and across Nigeria.
“We will walk for the victims. We will walk for the future. We will walk for a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.
Christians in Plateau to march on Easter Monday in remembrance of over 80 members slaughtered by bandits between march and April this year
Police repel bandits attack, rescue six victims in Katsina
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police Command in Katsina, in collaboration with the military and local vigilantes, has repelled a bandits’ attack in Malumfashi Local Government Area of the state.
Sources said that the incident occurred on Wednesday at about 1:20 a.m., when bandits stormed Lamuntani village in Goran Dansaka ward but were engaged in a gun battle by security operatives, forcing them to flee into the bush.
According to sources , six kidnapped victims were rescued unhurt. They include Aisha Rilwanu, 12; Zainab Mansir, 15; Munnir Sani, 19; Salamatu Umar, 19; Asmau Sani, 10; and Jamila Nasiru, 21.
The sources added that while escaping, the bandits attacked nearby Santan Kargo village, where they shot and injured three persons Yusuf Yushau, 30; Ismail Abubakar, 21; and Abdulmumin Sani,who were rushed to Malumfashi General Hospital for treatment.
The sources said two victims were still missing as security forces intensified search-and-rescue operations in the area.
Police repel bandits attack, rescue six victims in Katsina
Army recovers 164 rustled livestock in Zamfara, Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA (OPFY) have recovered 164 rustled animals during clearance operations in Zamfara and Sokoto States.
Sources disclosed this on Thursday, saying the recoveries followed ambushes against terrorists moving livestock across communities.
The sources told Zagazola the troops, working with vigilantes, engaged terrorists attempting to move rustled animals from Talata Mafara LGA to Anka axis of Zamfara, recovering 21 sheep.
“Similarly, troops of 8 Division in conjunction with Keystone forces repelled terrorists who attacked Garbe Kanni village in Tureta LGA, Sokoto. A total of 143 sheep were recovered and a terrorist camp destroyed,” the sources said.
The animals have since been handed over to the chairmen of Bakura and Tureta LGAs for onward return to their rightful owners.
Army recovers 164 rustled livestock in Zamfara, Sokoto
Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers, recover arms in Plateau
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of 3 Division/Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have arrested two notorious cattle rustlers and recovered arms and ammunition in Plateau State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama on Thursday in Jos that the operation followed credible intelligence on the activities of cattle rustlers in Kogul village, Mangu Local Government Area.
According to the sources, the troops raided the hideout of the suspects on Sept. 11 and arrested two of them. Items recovered include one AK-47 rifle, one AK-47 magazine, one fabricated revolver rifle, 10 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, one mobile phone and cash.
“The arrested suspects and recovered items are in the custody of the troops for investigation. Follow-up operations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the criminal syndicate,” the sources said.
They added that the arrest was significant in curbing the menace of cattle rustling, which has often triggered crisis in Plateau and adjoining states.
Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers, recover arms in Plateau
Police repel bandits attack, rescue six victims in Katsina
Army recovers 164 rustled livestock in Zamfara, Sokoto
Troops arrest notorious cattle rustlers, recover arms in Plateau
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