By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam has condemned the recent killings some communities in Kanam Local Government Area as he condoled the Emir of Kanam in Plateau state , Alhaji Muazu Muhammadu over the mishap.
This was contained in a press release signed by Celestine Toruka
Head Media and Public Relations of the Commission , made available to Daybreak.
Rev. Pam who paid a condolence visit to the Emir with his delegation in his palace at Dengi, headquarters of Kanam Local Government Council on 23rd April, 2022 said he was pained by the unprovoked killings of the good people of Kanam by those he called the ” evil men”.
He described Kanam as a very peaceful place blessed with hardworking and peace loving people, adding that the recent attack and killings in Kanam is a trying time for the Emir and his subjects.
He urged him and his subjects to be strong and undaunted because trials are meant to strengthen us as a people and move us to the next level.
He said ,” I am here to commiserate with the people of Kanam and the entire people of the state.”
He called on the Federal Government and the Plateau state Government to come to the aid of the Kanam people, stating that the need help at this trying time.
According to him, the insecurity problem in the area cannot be handled by the Emir alone.
You alone cannot do it, you need the intervention of both the Federal and Plateau state government”, he said.
Emir of Kanam ,His Royal Highness, Alhaji Muazu Muhammadu said the visit of the Executive Secretary had given them so much hope and encouragement noted that as a spiritual father he was confident that his visit and his prayers would bring comfort to his people.
He further disclosed that the communities where the killings took place have a large concentration of abundant natural resources with high mining activities which attracted the unknown assailants .
Aside this, he disclosed that the communities are border towns and share boundaries with Bauchi.
The Emir also called on the Plateau state government to harness the mineral potentials in the area which would help in empowering the youth and engage them meaningfully.
Furthermore the NCPC boss paid a condolence visit to the Executive Chairman of Kanam Local Government Council, Hon Dayyabu Garga at the Local Government Secretariat.
Speaking on behalf of the Executive Chairman, the Secretary of the Local Government, Hon.Hashimu Umar thanked the NCPC boss for his humanitarian gestures across the country.
He further thanked the him for his good heart and his love for the people of Kanam and Plateau state in general.
The Executive Secretary was accompanied on the visit by the Chairman of Riyom Local Government Council, Hon Mafeng Gwallson, the deputy chairman of Barki- Ladi Local Government Council, Hon Dung Iliya, officials of Jos South Local Government Council, the Clergy and officials of NCPC.
It would be recalled that few weeks back some communities in Kanam and Wase were attacked by some unknown gun men and over 80 people were killed and houses burnt down.
