The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ebonyi State Chapter, has condemned the recent wave of killings in Plateau and Ebonyi states. Speaking in Abakaliki on Friday during Easter-related remarks, State Chairman Comrade Douglas Ochishi denounced the March 29, 2026 attack in Jos where gunmen in military uniforms opened fire on worshippers. He described the incident as a desecration of a sacred period, emphasizing that impersonation of security agents undermines public trust.
Ochishi cited the murders of traditional rulers Eze Josephat Ikegwu of Ishinkwo and Eze Francis Igwe of Ndufu-Alike Ikwo as evidence of escalating violence. He labeled the pattern of abductions and targeted killings as deeply troubling. "This tragedy is not just painful; it is unacceptable," Ochishi said, demanding investigations, arrests, and prosecution of perpetrators. He urged authorities to probe the use of fake military uniforms to prevent further erosion of confidence in the security system.
The NYCN leader called on Ebonyi residents to foster unity and vigilance, while encouraging youth to obtain Permanent Voter Cards. He warned against re-electing ineffective leaders ahead of the 2027 general elections. The council reaffirmed its support for peace, justice, and youth participation in governance.
A youth leader speaking during Easter is now one of the few voices demanding accountability for killings that the state has failed to stop. Comrade Douglas Ochishi named specific attacks, victims, and the date of the Jos massacre — yet the government has offered no matching clarity. When condemnation becomes the most detailed response to mass violence, it shows how little pressure official channels face. For Nigerians, this means mourning continues without answers, and action remains optional for those in power.
