Photo News: Kaze, Sango, Gyang and others lend voice to Protest in Abuja over Plateau Attacks

As the curtain draws to a close, on the final day of the “Plateau Speaks” protest in Abuja, notable politician, leaders of thought and Plateau citizens turned out en masse for the last round of the appeal to the Federal Government to take decisive action to halt the Boko Haram assisted Fulani genocide on Plateau villages.

Politicians, including Hon. Bitrus Kaze, Hon. Damishi Sango, Hon. I D Gyang, Dachung Bagos and other notable individuals lended their voices to the well organised event at Unity Fountain Abuja.

Also at the event were several Plateau citizens resident in Abuja and Jos, making it the first of its kind, where Plateau Youth took the initiative to challenge the Federal Government to action. Speaking on behalf of the youth, Miss Kate Pam (one of the event organisers) – drew the attention of the Federal Government to the fact that attacks in the state have become a daily occurrence -with death tolls reaching 10 per week. They called on the Federal Government to give the same attention, that the North East is receiving to the Middle belt, especially Jos South, Riyom and Barkin Ladi, which have witnessed attacks which can only be described as genocidal.

Similar events being planned to draw the attention of government to the plight of the Plateau people – include one being organised by Plateau Intelligentsia, which is slated for today – Monday 31st August 2015. And another being organised by Plateau State Association, UK in London, slated for Friday 4th September 2015 at the Nigerian High Commission, near Trafalgar square at 12:00 noon prompt. All youth are encouraged to attend.

Photo credit: Choji Felix.

Organisers: Kate Pam, Friday Bako, William Gyang, Blunt Morgan, Choji Felix, Dachung Bagos, Kim Kaze, Ayuba, Teyei Pam and several others.