In a brutal midnight attack between 12:00 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. on April 14, 2025, suspected jihadists stormed Zikke community in Kwall District, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing 51 Christians, including women, children, and the elderly.
The victims, including children as young as 3 years old and elderly individuals, were reportedly killed by suspected jihadist insurgents who invaded the community in the dead of night.
Below is the full Names and Ages of the Christians Matyred by Jihadists Between 12:00 Midnight and 1:30am of April 14th, 2025 in Zikke, Kwall District of Bassa, Plateau State.
- Musa Dako, 64 yrs
- Daniel Adams, 27 yrs
- Obadiah Usman, 31 yrs
- Zinas James, 22 yrs
- Monday Sareke, 37 yrs
- Yohanna Kusa, 43 yrs
- Janet Danjuma, 29 yrs
- Sunday Dako, 49 yrs
- Reuben Adamu, 94 yrs
- Dogara Adamu, 69 yrs
- Bulus Moses, 26 yrs
- Stephen John, 28 yrs
- Menche Stephen, 7 yrs
- Nema Stephen, 4 yrs
- Mary Stephen, 24 yrs
- Wiki John, 30 yrs
- Joshua John Bagu, 46 yrs
- Margaret Morris, 6 yrs
- Debene Morris, 4 yrs
- Monday Sale, 52 yrs
- Salama Agah, 15 yrs
- Laraba Agah, 4 yrs
- Talatu Mangwa, 42 yrs
- Grace David, 45 yrs
- Lovina Monday, 19 yrs
- Agah Monday, 4 yrs
- Naomi Monday, 37 yrs
- Noel David, 13 yrs
- Jummai Stephen, 10 yrs
- Monday Keyi, 37 yrs
- Jerry Moses, 7 yrs
- James Moses, 10 yrs
- Jacob Moses, 3 yrs
- Danjuma Gado, 38 yrs
- Friday Moses, 14 yrs
- Talatu Moses, 47 yrs
- Akus Moses, 46 yrs
- Asi Jerry, 58 yrs
- Tele Zea, 29 yrs
- Bre Shetu Nanzhwa, 61 yrs
- Nanzhwa Ive, 5 yrs
- Kaja Daniel, 42 yrs
- Elisha Anthony, 37 yrs
- Anna Anthony, 67 yrs
- Danlami Randum (Mula), 49 yrs
- Ado Danjuma, 17 yrs
- Sarah Kula, 16 yrs
- Ishaya Moses, 10 yrs
- Juan Moses, 5 yrs
- Sunday Mangwa, 25 yrs
- Moses Bala, 43 yrs
Meanwhile,Governor of the state Caleb Mutfwang says the evil perpetrated by the attackers and sponsors of the recent mayhem in the state will not go unpunished.
In a statewide broadcast on the recent security incidents in the state, he said, “As your governor, I stand resolved; Plateau shall not be overrun by fear, nor shall we accept this culture of bloodshed as the new normal.
“Let it be known that the Plateau spirit is resilient. We are a people of peace renowned for our hospitality and unity across religious and ethnic lines. Those who seek to tear us apart cannot succeed. Plateau will definitely continue its rise; nothing will stop it.
“To the killers and their sponsors, know this: your evil shall not go unpunished. You may run, but you will not hide. Plateau will prevail. Plateau will not fall. Plateau will stand tall, and Plateau will continue to flourish, to the Glory of God.”
Mr Mutfwang, who had highlighted some measures taken to forestall further recurrence of the attacks, assured the residents that he would not ditch his constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and properties.
“Let me reassure you all, my government is alive to its constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property, and we are rising to the occasion more determined than ever. My administration is intensifying efforts to protect our people and enforce the rule of law across all local governments.
“We must protect our communities while upholding the rule of law. We, therefore, are activating community-based response systems. I urge traditional leaders and youth associations to reactivate local vigilante groups and organise night patrols in coordination with the security agencies. To restore calm and strengthen vigilance, I hereby announce the following measures, effective Wednesday, April 16th.
“Night grazing of cattle is strictly prohibited. Transportation of cattle by vehicle is banned after 7:00 p.m. The use of motorcycles is restricted from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. across the state until further notice,” he stated.
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