Jos, Plateau State – June 30, 2025 – Plateau State is grappling with an escalating wave of violence that has left over 100 Christians dead in recent weeks, prompting widespread condemnation and demands for immediate government intervention. (channelstv.com)
The latest attacks occurred in April 2025, targeting predominantly Christian communities in Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Areas. These incidents are part of a broader pattern of violence that has plagued the Middle Belt region, fueled by longstanding land disputes between nomadic herders and sedentary farmers. Amnesty International reports that the victims included children and the elderly, who were caught by surprise and unable to escape. (channelstv.com, ft.com, apnews.com)
In response to the killings, thousands of Christians participated in a peace walk organized by the Church Denominational Leaders Forum and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Plateau State chapter. The procession, which took place on April 21, 2025, traversed the streets of Jos, culminating at the Plateau State Government House. Demonstrators carried placards bearing messages such as “Stop the Killings,” “Every Life Matters,” and “Let Plateau Live.” (channelstv.com, guardian.ng)
Governor Caleb Mutfwang condemned the attacks as “genocidal” and reported that more than 60 communities had been displaced by armed invaders. He called for urgent federal intervention to halt the bloodshed and restore peace to the state. (channelstv.com)
The Christian Association of Nigeria has also condemned the violence, urging the federal government to take decisive action to end the killings and bring the perpetrators to justice. (thenationonlineng.net)
As Plateau State continues to mourn the loss of its citizens, the calls for justice and peace grow louder, with religious and community leaders demanding an end to the violence that has disrupted their lives and communities.
