TruthNigeria reports Nigerian reaction to Palm Sunday atrocity in Plateau that claimed 52 lives, including 9 relatives of TruthNigeria reporters, as Amnesty International Slams Nigerian Government for tepid response. After Another Deadly Raid in Central Nigeria…Governor of Violence-Hit Nigerian State Demands Clearance for All Visitors…Christians to Protest Plateau Killings…Nigeria Pressed to Rescue Remaining Chibok Girls 11 Years After Abduction
● Another Massacre in Nigeria—Western Media Notice Wave of Killings
World media, including TruthNigeria, and rights activists are reacting to the massacre in Plateau State that despoiled Palm Sunday for Christians. The Washington Times showed front page coverage of a wave of killings in the State attributed to “Muslim herdsmen,” correctly identified by TruthNigeria as Fulani Ethnic Militia.
Amnesty International is calling out the Nigerian government after Fulani militia killed at least 54 Christians Sunday night in Zike and Kimakpa, two villages in central Nigeria’s Plateau State.
The massacre happened around 8:00 p.m. local time, with homes torched and dozens injured. “It resulted in the deaths of 47 people and left many others injured,” said Danjuma Auta of the Irigwe Development Association.
Amnesty International did not hold back: “Issuing bland statements condemning these horrific attacks is not enough, and genuine commitment to protecting the people must be demonstrated by ensuring justice.”
The group added, “The inexcusable security lapses that enabled these horrific attacks, two weeks after the killing of 52 people, must be investigated.”
Authorities have not released an official statement.
● Security Concerns Prompt Nigerian Governor to Restrict Unannounced Visits
The governor of Benue State, Nigeria, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, issued a security warning Monday, saying he cannot guarantee the safety of any individual or group visiting the state without prior approval.
The directive appears to be a security alert amid ongoing violence in Benue, a state plagued by attacks from Fulani ethnic militia on Christian communities.
Alia said visits to camps for internally displaced persons (IDPs) require written approval from the state emergency agency. “For anyone considering a visit to Benue State without the Governor’s knowledge, it is imperative to reconsider such plans,” the statement, cited by The Punch, read.
He also warned against unsanctioned political gatherings and urged security agencies and the public to maintain order.
● Christians Plan Easter Protest Over Killings in Nigeria’s Plateau State
Christian leaders in Nigeria’s Plateau State are planning a peaceful protest following a wave of deadly attacks that killed nearly 80 people this month.
Dr. Gideon ParaMallam, a member of the planning committee, confirmed the event, dubbed the “2nd Peace Walk Against Continuous Killings,” will take place Monday, April 21 (Easter Monday), in the state capital, Jos. Christians are urged to wear black to church on Easter Sunday as a sign of mourning.
Organized by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Plateau State Chapter, the protest aims to draw national attention to the ongoing violence and demand justice for victims.
“The protest is a call for peace, justice, and security for every life on the Plateau and across Nigeria,” ParaMallam said. “We must not allow their blood to cry out unheard.”
● Rights Group Urges Nigeria to Rescue 91 Missing Chibok Girls, 11 Years After Mass Abduction
Eleven years after Boko Haram kidnapped 276 schoolgirls from Chibok in northeastern Nigeria, 91 remain missing, a Nigerian rights group said Monday. Global Rights Nigeria has urged the Nigerian government to intensify rescue efforts, warning that Nigeria’s schools remain unsafe.
The group marked the April 14 anniversary with a renewed call for action, highlighting the trauma, forced marriages, and stigma survivors still endure. “Their reintegration has remained an uphill battle,” said the group’s director, Abiodun Baiyewu.
Baiyewu criticised the country’s failure to protect students, despite the Safe Schools Initiative, launched in 2014 to secure learning environments following the Chibok abductions. Backed by international partners, the initiative pledged millions in funding but has shown “little evidence” of real impact, she said.
She said insecurity has worsened and mass abductions have continued, with over 2,100 students kidnapped in at least 37 incidents since 2014.
—Ezinwanne Onwuka reports for TruthNigeria from Abuja.
