Middle Belt stakeholders demand urgent action to end killings
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Stakeholders and victims of terror attacks from Nigeria's Middle Belt region have called for urgent and coordinated action to end the cycle of violence. During a town hall meeting convened by News Central TV in Jos, Plateau State, community leaders, conflict victims, security agencies, and civil society representatives discussed the persistent violence. Joyce Ramnap, Commissioner for Information, speaking for Governor Caleb Mutfwang, affirmed the state government's commitment to addressing the root causes of the violence and ensuring accountability for perpetrators. Prophet Isa Elbuba, General Overseer of Evangelical Bible Outreach Ministries, described the killings as a test of the nation's conscience, emphasizing its humanitarian rather than political nature. Dr. Julie Sanda, Director General of the Plateau Peace Building Agency, highlighted the necessity of early warning and response mechanisms. Dr. Gideon ParaMallam, President of the Gideon and Funmi ParaMallam Peace Foundation, stressed the importance of victims' voices in driving policy. Victims shared accounts of loss and displacement, urging government and security agencies to prioritize protection and justice. Kayode Akintemi, Managing Director of News Central TV, stated the event aimed to find solutions to insecurity in Plateau State and promote peace across the Middle Belt. Participants agreed on the need for stronger collaboration among communities, civil society, and government to address insecurity, rebuild trus
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