Stop the killings of Christians in Nigeria-NSCEA cries out

The Nigerian Supreme Council for Ecclesiastical Affairs (NSCEA) strongly condemns the brutal killings of fifty one (51) Christians in Zikke, Kwall District of Bassa, Plateau State, on April 14, 2025. This heinous act of violence is an affront to humanity and a grave attack on the entire Body of Christ in Nigeria.

The recent attack on April 14, 2025, in Zikke, Kwall District of Bassa, Plateau State, resulting in the tragic loss of 51 lives, is deeply disturbing and alarming. The victims, ranging from young children to elderly individuals, were brutally targeted, leaving families and communities in mourning as Nigerian Supreme Council for Ecclesiastical Affairs (NSCEA) and the entire Christian community mourns during this Easter season.

Sadly, Zariyi Yusuf compiles list of this victims of Christian ethnic cleansing by the Fulani Jihadists as follows:
Names of the Christians Martyred by Jihadists Between 12:00 Midnight and 1:30am of April 14th, 2025 in Zikke, Kwall District of Bassa, Plateau State:

1. Musa Dako, 64 yrs
2. Daniel Adams, 27 yrs
3. Obadiah Usman, 31 yrs
4. Zinas James, 22 yrs
5. Monday Sareke, 37 yrs
6. Yohanna Kusa, 43 yrs
7. Janet Danjuma, 29 yrs
8. Sunday Dako, 49 yrs
9. Reuben Adamu, 94 yrs
10. Dogara Adamu, 69 yrs
11. Bulus Moses, 26 yrs
12. Stephen John, 28 yrs
13. Menche Stephen, 7 yrs
14. Nema Stephen, 4 yrs
15. Mary Stephen, 24 yrs
16. Wiki John, 30 yrs
17. Joshua John Bagu, 46 yrs
18. Margaret Morris, 6 yrs
19. Debene Morris, 4 yrs
20. Monday Sale, 52 yrs
21. Salama Agah, 15 yrs
22. Laraba Agah, 4 yrs
23. Talatu Mangwa, 42 yrs
24. Grace David, 45 yrs
25. Lovina Monday, 19 yrs
26. Agah Monday, 4 yrs
27. Naomi Monday, 37 yrs
28. Noel David, 13 yrs
29. Jummai Stephen, 10 yrs
30. Monday Keyi, 37 yrs
31. Jerry Moses, 7 yrs
32. James Moses, 10 yrs
33. Jacob Moses, 3 yrs
34. Danjuma Gado, 38 yrs
35. Friday Moses, 14 yrs
36. Talatu Moses, 47 yrs
37. Akus Moses, 46 yrs
38. Asi Jerry, 58 yrs
39. Tele Zea, 29 yrs
40. Bre Shetu Nanzhwa, 61 yrs
41. Nanzhwa Ive, 5 yrs
42. Kaja Daniel, 42 yrs
43. Elisha Anthony, 37 yrs
44. Anna Anthony, 67 yrs
45. Danlami Randum (Mula), 49 yrs
46. Ado Danjuma, 17 yrs
47. Sarah Kula, 16 yrs
48. Ishaya Moses, 10 yrs
49. Juan Moses, 5 yrs
50. Sunday Mangwa, 25 yrs
51. Moses Bala, 43 yrs

(Credit:
Joseph Chudu Yonkpa
National Publicity Secretary
Irigwe Youth Movement
April 14, 2025.)

Key Concerns:

1. Innocent Lives Lost: The attack resulted in the loss of 51 innocent lives, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced security measures.
2. Targeting of Civilians: The attack specifically targeted civilians, including women and children, which is a grave concern.
3. Targeting of Innocent Lives: The attack resulted in the loss of 51 innocent lives, including women, children, and the elderly.
4. Disregard for Human Rights: The perpetrators of this crime have shown utter disregard for human rights and dignity.
5. Attack on Christianity: This act of violence is a direct attack on the Christian faith and the Body of Christ in Nigeria.
6. Community Trauma: The attack has caused significant trauma to the affected community, requiring support and assistance.

Call to Action:

1. Justice and Accountability: Ensure that those responsible for the attack are brought to justice.
2. Support for Victims’ Families: Provide support and assistance to the families of the victims.
3. Enhanced Security Measures: Implement enhanced security measures to prevent future attacks.
4. Raise Awareness: Share this message to raise awareness about the plight of Christians in Nigeria.
5. Support Human Rights Organizations: Collaborate with human rights organizations to advocate for the rights of Nigerian citizens.
6. Demand Government Action: Contact your representatives and demand action from the Nigerian government to protect its citizens.
7. Demand International Government Action: Contact your representatives and demand action from the the United States of American’s government and President Donald Trump to protect Nigerian Christians as he has promised.

Key Demands:

1. Immediate Action: The Nigerian government must take immediate action to protect its citizens, particularly Christians, from these heinous attacks.
2. Justice and Accountability: Perpetrators of these crimes must be brought to justice, and those responsible for the attacks must be held accountable.
3. Protection of Lives and Properties: The government must prioritize the protection of lives and properties, ensuring that citizens can live without fear of violence or persecution.
4. Compensation at all levels would have to commence immediately.
5. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should urgently return home from France to face this problem of insecurity squarely.

The loss of these innocent lives is a stark reminder of the need for collective action to promote peace, security, and justice. The ongoing violence and killings of Christians in Nigeria have reached alarming levels, sparking widespread concern and outrage and would have to finally stop.

The attacks, often carried out by Islamist extremist groups, have resulted in the loss of countless lives, displacement of communities, and destruction of properties.
Together, let us make a difference and ensure that the killings stop by prevailing on the government of the day and the international community.

As we commensurate and pray with the families, the Church in Plateau State and the entire State, we urge all Christians and people of goodwill to join us in condemning this atrocity and demanding action from the government. We must stand together to promote peace, security, and justice for all.

Bishop Professor Funmilayo Adesanya-Davies
Secretary, Elders’ Council
Nigerian Supreme Council for Ecclesiastical Affairs (NSCEA)