The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has reacted to the fresh killings in plateau calling it an act of genocide aimed at wiping out the Christian community in the state. The killings saw to the killing of over 100 persons by suspected herdsmen in 11 communities in the state over the weekend. A statement released by the chairman of CAN in the state, Soja Bewarang, said thereis a deliberate attempt to wipe out Christians in the state. 
“The killings are becoming no longer herders and farmers again but deliberate attempt to conquer and occupy the land of the peoples ancestral heritage. CAN also note with great pains the dastardly attacks ongoing in many other local government areas in the State by the herdsmen militias. CAN condemn in the strongest terms the level of continuous genocide of Plateau people. Barkin Ladi is under siege with more than 200 innocent precious human lives killed and countless driven out in the rains and left without shelter. CAN is also saddened by the news of attack on CAPRO School of Missions (SOM) in Gana-Ropp by the malitia. CAN had yesterday made a statement concerning the incident at Mangu Halle as very unfortunate. CAN had condemned the killings of two persons and prayed the Lord to comfort the families.” the statement read. 
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