A social-cultural group under the aegis of the Plateau Humanitarian Vanguard in the North Central zone has commended The Federal Government for their prompt response to the plight of communities recently attacked by gunmen in Plateau State.
Mediaplusng.com had reported that over 90 persons were killed and about 221 houses burnt in Bokkos and Barkin Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State on Christmas Eve.
The Federal Government led by Minister of Defence, alongside other Service Chiefs was on the ground to coordinate Humanitarian Responses as directed by President Tinubu as well as Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation who also visited affected communities for an on-the-spot assessment of the areas.
Reacting to this development, the group in a statement on Wednesday night, said, such humanitarian interventions, in the face of hunger and displeasure caused by the attacks, may though not compensate for the lost lives, but “can give the people the sense of belonging and ameliorate the momentous pains occasioned by the unfortunate attacks”.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the President of Plateau Humanitarian Vanguard, Jonah Pam said the timely response has given a ray of hope to the affected communities.
“These quick humanitarian interventions mean a lot to the people. A lot is already happening to the displaced people and we believe that any little support from government, individuals and organisations would go a long way to cushion the pains.
“We believe that no amount of humanitarian interventions can bring back our loved ones, but we also know this is not the first of such attacks in the past. What we normally get from the government at the centre is a well-crafted and rehearsed press statement, condemning the attack. And it ends there.
“At least, the coming of Tinubu as President of Nigeria has shown them how things should be done in this situation.
“We also pray that it does not end in providing humanitarian interventions. The security agencies, especially the military, should live above board and get the perpetrators to pay for the heinous crime. It is a genocide against our people and we would not like it to sleep, as usual,” the statement read in part.
The group also called on international organisations, local groups and well-meaning individuals not to leave the welfare and well-being of displaced persons in the aftermath of the killings to the Federal Government alone.
