News Investigators/ The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), on Tuesday, condemned the attack at Anguwan Rukuba community market in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau, describing it as “heartless and reprehensible.”
The Secretary-General of JNI, Khalid Aliyu, condemned the attack in a statement made available to newsmen in Kaduna.
“JNI, under the leadership of Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Sa’ad Abubakar, expresses shock and displeasure over the Plateau market incident,” he stated.
He stated that the recurring killings in Plateau and other parts of the country “appear to be well-coordinated and capable of triggering political and religious unrest.
“The organisation stresses the sacredness of human life, therefore, we call for retributive justice for all victims.”
Prof. Aliyu stated that repeated condemnations without concrete action could only embolden perpetrators.
He urged security agencies to intensify efforts in apprehending those responsible for the dastardly act and ensure that they face the full weight of the law.
The secretary-general warned that the persistence of such attacks posed a “serious threat to law and order not only in Plateau but in the entire country.”
He also expressed concern over disturbing videos showing mutilation of corpses, deliberately orchestrated to incite division among citizens.
Prof. Aliyu, who called for thorough investigation into the incident, cautioned against stereotyping or premature accusations based on ethnic or religious sentiments, pending the outcome of investigations.
He also called on the Federal Government to adopt proactive and decisive measures to address insecurity, including overhauling the nation’s security architecture with clear timelines.
He further urged the Plateau Government to take urgent steps to prevent further attacks and possible reprisals, as well as provide compensation to victims’ families and medical care for the injured.
The secretary-general said: “JNI calls for a thorough investigation on individuals seen in the viral videos, including an alleged foreign national whose comments at the scene were described as inciting and defamatory.
“The organisation appeals to residents of Plateau, particularly youths, to remain calm, law-abiding and committed to peaceful coexistence.”
He prayed for the restoration of peace and security in the Plateau and across Nigeria, and for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives in the attack.
NAN