The Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has declared support for the victims, families and all those in grief over the terrorist attacks that claimed over 100 lives in Bokkos and Bassa local government areas of Plateau State.
ECWA in a statement signed by its president, Rev. Job Baggat , said they were saddened by the loss of lives, destruction of many houses, displacement of families and the overwhelming atmosphere of fear the attacks had sown within the communities.
“We pray for comfort for the families that have lost their loved ones as a result of the barbaric attacks. We call on relevant government authorities, NGOs, religious bodies and well-to-do individuals to embark on providing emergency assistance to the affected communities, especially the displaced persons,” the church said.
According to the statement, the concern, passion and measures taken by the current state administration are commendable while also imploring the government to heighten and sustain its effort to safeguard the lives and property by rejuvenating its security architecture.
“We call on the federal government to explore modalities for tackling the problem of insecurity in the country with lasting effect. We, furthermore, advise all communities to wake up to their responsibility of being sensitive and observant of any security threats manifesting in their environments”.
The church further stated that there was need to realise that the attacks were not just assaults on the individuals and families but on humanity itself, stressing that it was their collective responsibility to denounce such acts of terrorism and violence which arise from hatred and division.
