A philanthropist, Chief Sunday Agwa Audu, Garkuwan Bonugo Kwali Abuja has called for more proactive measures by the Federal and Plateau State Governments to end the wanton destruction of lives and property in some parts of the state.

Chief Agwa decried the continuous killings in Bassa, Riyom and Jos North local government areas of Plateau State.

Chief Agwa, who condemned the killing of over 70 Rigwe people, burning down of houses, mowing down ripe farm crops and looting domestic animals and household items by suspected herders in Bassa Local Government Area, said the act was not only barbaric and evil but also wickedness and man’s inhumanity to man.

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He said he was saddened by the situation and condition that the Rigwe people have been subjected to,” he said.

He said the situation has caused him pains and anguish knowing fully that his people are being annihilated and less effort is being made toward stemming the evil.

He also reiterated the need for the Plateau State Government to revive Operation Rainbow which can go a long way in mitigating the rate of the killings.

He also called on the Federal and State Governments to see how they can provide humanitarian intervention as well as see to the immediate rebuilding of the burnt communities.

Chief Agwa also condemned the killing of 22 people by hoodlums along Rukuba Road axis of Jos North on August 14, 2022, saying there’s no justification in taking the lives of fellow humankind which we do not have power to create.

He, however, commended the efforts of the state and Federal Governments in their bid to stop the killings, even as he said more efforts should be made.