By Amos Tauna:
A Civil Society Organisation, Women’s Situation Room Nigeria, WSRN, has expressed dismay with the tragic and inhuman killings of citizens and destruction of properties going on in the country.
National Coordinator of the CSO, Joy Onyesoh, in a press statement said, “The women of Nigeria and indeed most of the populace are shocked and saddened by the tragic and inhumane killings of citizens and destruction of properties across Nigeria.
“The upsurge of violence against Nigerian citizens with women and children bearing the brunt of the casualties and sufferings, has become a major source of concern that needs to be addressed in the immediate.
“WSRN in holding this Women for Peace Rally today in 20 States across all geopolitical zones stands together in peaceful solidarity in honor of victims, survivors and families of all violent and inhuman killings across Nigeria.
“Our heart goes out to the grieving and bereaved at this time. This continuous killings and unjust spilling of human blood must stop. We urge the Nigerian Government to live up to its responsibilities of protecting lives and properties.
“According to section 33 of the 1999 constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria “Every person has a right to life, and no one shall be deprived intentionally of his life”… we urge our leaders, security and law enforcement agencies to uphold and implement these laws and met out punishments to the perpetrators of these inhumane crimes.
“We all have a right to life, therefore religious ethnic, political or vocational affiliations should not change this! We stand together to strongly condemn these killings and bloodshed!
Women’s Situation Room Nigeria, WSRN, according to the statement, is made up of over 40 women focused organisations working at different levels.
“We are a women civil society led initiative that seeks to increase women’s substantive participation in conflict prevention and peace building processes.
“From the rural community to the national level, we are committed to the promotion of peace as a basic human right for all.
“It is on this premise that we gather today in solidarity with our sisters and brothers across communities experiencing armed conflict, wanton killings and other inhuman degradation,” the statement explained.
The group called on the Nigerian government to set up a commission to look into the armed herders killings with a view to proferring lasting and just solutions.
The group noted, “We urge the Government to provide holistic support to the families of victims and survivors.
“We call on all citizens of Nigeria to promote peace, shun armed violence and indeed violence in all its forms.
We appeal to all to use our voice and not arms to make demands and to hold our Government accountable to its responsibilities.
“We thank all that have heeded our call for a peaceful rally. God bless us all as we work towards building sustainable peace in Nigeria.”
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