The chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) for Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Rev Timothy Daluk, has leveled serious accusations against the Nigerian military, alleging their involvement in the killings of Christians and destruction of properties in Plateau state. In a video shared on social media, Daluk claimed that the military is selectively suppressing Christian-dominated areas while allowing Muslims to wreak havoc.
Daluk asserted that the military is forcing Christians out of certain locations, enabling militias to burn their houses. He accused the military of implementing curfews that only restrict the movement of people within Christian domains, while Muslims are free to move and carry out actions without restraint.
In his statement, Daluk accused the military of killing three young men and dismissed claims that the responsible soldiers were fake. He expressed frustration over the military’s alleged indifference to the crisis and accused them of switching off their phones as tensions escalated in Mangu and its surroundings.
Daluk called for the removal of the military from Mangu Local Government, claiming that they have been compromised and paid to carry out biased actions. He pleaded for international intervention to prevent the destruction of Mangu, emphasizing that the residents do not want the military presence anymore.
In response to the recent incident in Mangu, the Deputy Chairman of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Mangu LGA, Malam Adamu Abdulsalam, reported that six mosques were burned down, and eight people were killed according to available records.
The situation in Plateau State remains tense despite the declaration of a 24-hour curfew by Governor Caleb Mutfwang. The violence has resulted in loss of lives and destruction of properties, prompting concerns about the need for intervention to quell the crisis.
As of the report, the defense spokesperson, Onyema Nwachukwu, has not responded to calls or messages for clarification on the military’s alleged involvement in the incidents. The accusations by the CAN chairman underscore the complexity and gravity of the religious crisis in the region.
