As reactions continue to trail the recent killing in Barkin Ladi local government area of Plateau state, ActionAid Nigeria has called on the federal government to promptly address the problem of inequality.
The agency in a statement signed by its communications coordinator, Miss Nihinlola Ayanda, said government should find lasting and realistic solution that will promote peaceful coexistence and greater productivity in the country.
The Country Director of the agency, Ene Obi, said “the crisis has escalated because of the failure of the state to proactively take steps to confront the evident causes of the conflict, thus endangering lives and properties. We are concerned that if this continues, civilians especially young people, might wield arms and put the nation in total state of insecurity.”
“As an organisation driven by the core value of justice and equity, we believe that all citizens have inalienable rights to co‐exist peacefully as they engage in economic activities without hindrance.
“We demand that justice be served to bring killers to book no matter which side of the divide they belong as this will serve as deterrent and remind all parties that there is no reward for criminality; injustice breeds discontent and fuels further attacks.
“While we acknowledge the efforts of the security forces, who appear to be overwhelmed by the security crises in the country, and will like to remind government to uphold its key constitutional responsibility of protecting the lives and properties of the citizenry,” Ene added.
