The Young Women’s
Christian Association of Nigeria (YWCA) has expressed concerns and agony
over the recent senseless attacks and bloodbath that occurred in Plateau State at
the weekend, describing it as sad and terrifying, reports ITRealms.
National President, YWCA, Lady Chikwue
Ochiagha in her reaction, said that the worrisome situation now is that no day passes without news report of some killings by gunmen and
destruction of communities in the country.
“It is also worrisome that
there appear not to be known evidences of provocation for the unleashing of
these attacks and killings. We are quick to also state herein that even if
there be provocation of any sort, the offended should use legal means of
obtaining justice within the ambit of the law of the land,” she said.
The group also noted that
recent attacks in Plateau State resulted in the death of about 200 persons.
This is one attack, too many.
As an NGO with peace
building as one of our thematic issues she said, they unequivocally condemn
these attacks, killings and all forms of violence in whatever name “whether
religion and /or commerce.”
She insisted that it
is absolutely unacceptable to Nigerians.
“As it were, a lot of
women and young girls who we work for their empowerment and all round
development are directly and indirectly affected. Some have become widows,
suffering food crises, rendered homeless with education of the girls disrupted.
They called on the
Federal Government to review the country’s security architecture in order to
effectively secure the lives and property of Nigerians.
”This call is urgent
more than ever before. There is need to strengthen and overhaul the security
machinery of the nation to function proactively. The most vulnerable spots of
these attacks and the states are known to make our security be on alert at such
spots and prevent the attacks before they are unleashed. It is becoming hard to
believe that the Federal Government agrees with the constitutional provision
that security and welfare of citizens is the primary purpose of government. The
press assurances by government of being on top of the situation must translate
into visible practical actions,” YCWA said.
Uj. N. Dominic/ED, Ops
Pix: National President, YWCA, Lady Chikwue Ochiagha
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