The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called for collective action to end the senseless killings of innocents across the country.
It made the call in a statement last night in the spirit of Easter, a season that symbolises sacrifice, hope, and renewal in Christendom.
The statement signed by the Executive Director, Awwal Ibrahim Musa Rafsanjani, described the killings as traumatic.
According to CISLAC, “Easter is meant to be a time of deep reflection, not just for individuals but for leaders as well. Yet, for millions of Nigerians, it has become a painful reminder of lives cut short, families shattered, and a country steadily descending into insecurity, economic hardship, and official indifference.
“The ongoing wave of violence – including the attacks on Logo and Gbagir communities in the Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, and the horrific massacres in Plateau State that claimed over 50 lives- paints a harrowing picture.
“These are not isolated incidents; they are symptoms of a much deeper crisis: a breakdown in governance and a failure of the state to protect its people.
“Killings in other parts of the country — including Zamfara, Katsina, Niger, and Kwara states — reinforce the fact that violence has become pervasive, and no region is immune.”
The group described as troubling, the worsening insecurity despite considerable resources allocated to security.
It said: “The more financial resources are pumped into the system, the more insecurity seems to escalate—raising serious concerns about the strategic will to confront and end these atrocities. Until there is clear accountability and effective deployment of resources, insecurity will continue to thrive.
“Even more worrying is the growing distraction from governance, as political actors shift focus to the 2027 elections.
The race for future power is overtaking the urgent need to secure lives, manage our diversity, stabilize the economy, and foster peace. “This obsession with political positioning, at a time of national emergency, is reckless and deeply irresponsible.”
CISLAC also confirmed the politicization of killings, describing it as unacceptable.
“Regardless of religion, tribe, ethnicity, or geographical identity. A killer is a killer and must be treated as such. We must end this dangerous practice of assigning political value to human life and instead return to governance rooted in justice and equality.
“Until we muster the courage to confront all forms of violence with impartiality, we will continue to undermine our national unity and common humanity.
“CISLAC calls on all arms and levels of government, political leaders, and stakeholders to step back from the politics of ambition and return to the pressing business of rebuilding the nation. Nigerians are not statistics or stepping stones to power. They are citizens —people with dignity, rights, and lives that matter.
“Again, CISLAC demands an end to the misuse of security personnel for political conquest and the creation of political tensions.
“As we reflect on the message of Easter, we are reminded of the power of sacrifice and the promise of renewal. It is time for our leaders to rediscover the moral courage to serve with empathy, fairness, accountability, and urgency.
“We cannot continue on this dark and dangerous path. The blood of innocent citizens must no longer be the price we pay for government failure.
“CISLAC remains resolute in its mission to uphold democratic values, demand transparency, and hold power to account. In these trying times, we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to advocating for justice, good governance, and the protection of human rights.
“We will continue to amplify the voices of the vulnerable, challenge impunity and corruption, and push for a Nigeria where leadership is rooted in responsibility — not rhetoric.
“The journey to national renewal demands truth, courage, and action—and CISLAC will not relent,” it said.
