The Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN) yesterday raised concerns over the continued killings in Mangu and Riyom local government areas of Plateau State, but advised against reprisal attacks.
Quoting reports, CAN said about 130 persons were killed, 1000 buildings burnt and 22 villages affected.
The organisation said Christians must not allow themselves to be provoked into taking actions that would further escalate the situation.
The President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, stated these in an issued statement in Abuja.
He said, It is with deep concern that I address the nation on the recent resurgence of mindless killings of innocent citizens in Mangu and Riyom local government areas of Plateau State.
The killings, which started in Mangu villages on Monday, May 15, by so-called unknown gunmen have claimed many lives and properties with many persons still missing. The villages affected include Fungzai, Hale, Kubwat, Bwoi, and many other communities of the Kombun District of Mangu local government area and some communities in the Riyom local government area.
