Christian Leaders In Plateau State Organize Protest Against Ongoing Killings

Christian Leaders In Plateau State Organize Protest Against Ongoing Killings

Christian leaders in Plateau State have announced plans to stage a protest in response to the continued wave of deadly attacks across the region, The IREPORTER has gathered.

In the early hours of Monday, over 30 villagers were reportedly killed by gunmen in Bassa communities. This follows last week’s devastating attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area, where more than 50 residents lost their lives in similar incidents.…READ MORE…

Dr. Gideon ParaMallam, President of the Gideon and Funmi ParaMallam Peace Foundation and a member of the planning committee, confirmed the protest is being organized under the banner of the “2nd Peace Walk Against Continuous Killings.” The demonstration aims to call for justice and bring an end to the persistent violence.

According to ParaMallam, the peaceful protest is scheduled to take place on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., under the joint leadership of church denominational heads and the Plateau State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).

He stated:

“Between March 27 and April 2, nearly 80 innocent people were killed in Bokkos LGA alone. This figure excludes additional lives lost in Bassa and other parts of the country. In memory of the victims and as a united cry for justice, the Church is organizing this Peace Walk to demand an end to the senseless and unprovoked attacks plaguing Plateau and other regions.”

ParaMallam urged all Christians across Plateau State to participate in the peaceful procession, dressed in black as a symbol of mourning. The protest will commence at the PRTV Roundabout Junction in Jos and conclude at the New Government House in Little Rayfield, where participants will present their concerns to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang.

He emphasized that the demonstration is a collective call for peace, justice, and security for every Nigerian, particularly those affected in Plateau.

As part of the coordinated effort, CAN has asked all Christians to wear Black, Red, and White attire to church services on Easter Sunday, April 20, and during the protest on April 21. These colors are intended to symbolize mourning (Black), a call to end the killings (Red), and peaceful resistance against impunity (White).