NACOMYO Condemns Killing of Muslim Travelers in Plateau

The National Council of Muslim Youth Organizations (NACOMYO) has issued a strong condemnation following the brutal killing of Muslim travelers in Mangun village, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The victims were reportedly en route from Zaria to Qua’an Pan LGA for a wedding fatiha when they were ambushed and killed in what NACOMYO described as an “unprovoked, barbaric, and callous” attack.

In a press statement signed by its president, Sani Suleiman Maigoro, NACOMYO said: “This heinous act is a stark reminder of the growing trend of attacks on innocent and peaceful Muslim citizens in our dear state, where lives are recklessly terminated, and humanity is degraded. The gruesome nature of this attack has left us numb and anguished, and we cannot help but wonder if we are witnessing a systematic and deliberate erosion of humanity in our society.”

The organization urged the Plateau State Governor and government to act swiftly to safeguard all residents — Muslim and Christian alike — and to ensure the perpetrators of the attack are identified and brought to justice.

“The state government must prioritize the safety and security of all citizens, regardless of their religious affiliation or ethnicity,” Maigoro said. “We call on security agents, particularly the Police and Operation Safe Haven, to discharge their duties without fear or favor.”

While expressing deep anger over the incident, NACOMYO also called on Muslim youth to remain calm and law-abiding.

“We urge all Muslims, especially the youth, to remain calm and law-abiding, refraining from taking the law into their hands. In this hour of grief and outrage, we must not let emotions cloud our judgment.”

The statement further highlighted the need for a broader societal response to what it described as recurring violence driven by hatred, anger, and substance abuse.

“The Plateau State Government must effectively address the growing menace of anger management, deep-seated hatred, and frequent transfer of aggression on innocent Muslims, especially commuters,” the group warned, calling for “an intensive campaign and intervention on anger management, illicit drugs, and addressing hatred” as state policy.

NACOMYO urged the Plateau Peace Building Agency to lead this initiative in partnership with community leaders and civil society groups to foster peace, tolerance, and unity.

Finally, the group extended condolences to the families of the victims and the people of Zaria and Kaduna State: “We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families, the entire people, emir and government, of Zaria LGA and Kaduna State. May the souls of the departed rest in peace, and may their families find solace in the face of this irreparable loss.”