Some religious leaders under the banner of the Northern States Christian Elders Forum (NOSCEF) have lamented incessant killings by violent agents in Kaduna communities.
According to a statement signed by Evang. Ephraim Kazzah, the Public Relations Officer of the group, the most affected communities are Kajuru, Birnin Gwari in Giwa Local Government Area.
The leaders called on Governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai to take proactive steps in securing lives and properties in the state.
The statement read: “The killings in Kajuru, Birnin Gwari, Giwa Local Governments and environs, and the armed banditry, armed robbery, kidnapping, and other violent or crimes are becoming very unacceptable in this 21st century.
“As respected Christian Elders, we believe that the APC government in Kaduna State, Nigeria, will not allow itself to be linked with this negative allegation as posterity will not forgive it.
“Violence in all history has always been an ill-wind that does not do good to anyone no matter the temporary benefits that one might have seemed to gain. Moreover, every evil done to man by man must surely be paid by man, time or God. Nigeria and our dear State must not be allowed to descend into the state of anomie.
“While we appreciate the efforts of our state and the federal government in fighting this Coronavirus pandemic, greater efforts should be an exercise in fighting terrorism, armed banditry, armed robbery, communal clashes, and other violent and social crimes to make our country and state truly civil and God-fearing.
“We appeal to all our Armed forces to be patriotic, nationalist and very professional in the discharge of their responsibilities without fear or favour. We call on all Nigerians to be God-fearing by living peacefully with their neighbor’s in spite of our religious, tribal, political and social-cultural differences. Let there be unity in our diversity. Let us promote friendship across our diversity.
“We appeal to our citizens, organizations, corporations, churches, mosques, government, and government agencies, philanthropists to promptly and kindly move-in and assist all victims of these dastardly acts of inhumanity to man. We appreciate all good citizens in alerting their neighbours of impending attacks or helping them to escape.”
