SUPER Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has sent goodwill messages to victims of Christmas eve attacks on communities in three local government areas of Plateau State.
The winger condemned the attacks and ordered a manhunt for the killers, while calling on Nigerians to stand against violence.
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On Sunday, gunmen attacked 12 villages — Ndun, Ngyong, Murfet, Makundary, Tamiso, Chiang, Tahore, Gawarba, Dares, Meyenga, Darwat, and Butura Kampani in the Barkin Ladi, Mangu and Bokkos areas of the state, burning houses and shooting at residents.
Reacting to the gory incident, Musa, who is poised for his fourth African Cup of Nations appearance in Ivory Coast, wrote, “I am standing against the violence in Plateau State,” Musa wrote on X with an emoji of a broken heart.
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“It’s heartbreaking to witness the recent violence in Plateau State. My thoughts are with those affected. We need to stand together against hate and violence. Let love and understanding prevail. Together, we can make a difference. Let us show love to one another.”
Plateau United captain, Elisha Golbe, also condemned the attack and called for the perpetrators to be brought to book.
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“Plateau State bleeds at the moment. It is so disheartening that such a nefarious act happened on Christmas Eve with children, adults and aged ones killed. It is sad and unacceptable.”
He, however, said The Peace Boys would ensure they defeated Sporting Lagos in Jos in their NPFL clash on Thursday (today) to pay respect to the dead.
