The Muslim Public Affairs Centre (MPAC), Nigeria, has strongly condemned the latest wave of killings in Benue State, describing the continued violence as a national tragedy and a moral stain on the conscience of the country.
In a statement issued on Monday and signed by its Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, the organization expressed outrage over what it termed the “mindless slaughter of innocent men, women, and children,” warning that the state had effectively become a killing field.
“This is not just a tragedy for Benue it is a national shame that should shake every person of conscience to the core,” Kamor said. “The sanctity of human life is sacred. No family or community should live under the shadow of violence and impunity.”
MPAC called on both the federal and Benue State governments, as well as security agencies, to move beyond routine condemnations and take bold, intelligence-led, and coordinated action to end the bloodshed.
The organization cautioned that continued inaction would only embolden perpetrators and further erode Nigeria’s core values, warning that the killings were not only attacks on individuals, but direct assaults on national unity, shared humanity, and the country’s collective future.
In its appeal, MPAC urged religious leaders, traditional rulers, civil society organizations, and ordinary citizens to actively engage in efforts to end the violence, stating that silence and indifference only perpetuate the cycle of bloodshed.
“The time for lamentation has passed. What this moment demands is decisive, sincere, and sustained effort to end the carnage and secure justice for the victims,” Kamor added.
While extending condolences to bereaved families and expressing solidarity with the people of Benue, MPAC called for immediate and effective action to restore peace and uphold the dignity of the Nigerian nation.