Northern Christian leaders have condemned ongoing attacks across Northern Nigeria, stating that violence continues to overshadow religious observances including Easter. The outcry follows deadly incidents in Jos, Plateau State, and parts of Kaduna State on Palm Sunday, when multiple people were killed in separate assaults. No specific group claimed responsibility, but the attacks mirror previous patterns of violence in the region. The leaders, representing various denominations under the Northern Christian Leaders Forum, expressed grief over the loss of lives and reiterated concerns over the inability to worship safely. "We mourn our brothers and sisters slain in these senseless acts," said Rev. Solomon Dalung, spokesperson for the group. The forum called for urgent action to address the deteriorating security situation affecting communities in the region.
Rev. Solomon Dalung's statement reveals how routine violence has become part of religious life in the North. When Easter is marked more by fear than celebration, the failure of security agencies is on full display. This latest spate of killings in Plateau and Kaduna States shows no sacred day is safe, yet the pattern continues without consequence. Nigerians in these areas are left to mourn while those meant to protect them remain ineffective.
