The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has expressed outrage over the recent killings of innocent citizens at Angwan Rukuba in Jos, Plateau State, describing the incident as a grim reminder of the fragility of human life in the country.
In a statement issued by its Secretary General, Nafiu Baba Ahmad, the Council said the attack underscored the urgent need for decisive and responsible action by authorities to halt the cycle of violence across Nigeria.
The Council lamented that repeated condemnations by government officials after such attacks have become predictable and insufficient, stressing that mere statements without concrete action can no longer be tolerated.
According to the SCSN, the primary responsibility of government at all levels remains the protection of lives and property, urging leaders and security agencies to move beyond rhetoric and demonstrate the political will needed to end the killings.
It noted that the sanctity of human life is central in Islam, adding that the unlawful taking of life, irrespective of religious or ethnic identity, is a grave offence against both God and humanity.
The council further stated that the pattern of the Angwan Rukuba attack suggested a premeditated and coordinated operation aimed at triggering wider religious and communal conflict in Plateau State.