By Uzair Adam Imam
The military high command has announced its intention to request a meeting with Rev Timothy Daluk, the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
This decision comes in response to recent comments made by Daluk, accusing the Nigerian military of orchestrating violence against Christians and endorsing property destruction in Mangu.
Despite Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s declaration of a curfew, reports continue to surface about the ongoing killings of innocent people and the burning of houses, mosques, and churches in Mangu.
In a viral video, Rev Timothy Daluk explicitly pointed fingers at the military, alleging their involvement in displacing Christians and facilitating militia attacks on their homes.
He stated, “I am here to report the situation happening in Mangu Local Government for the whole world to understand. What is happening in Mangu at this particular point in time, the military are the ones sending our people away for the militia to burn their houses.”
Responding to Daluk’s accusations, Major-General Edward Buba, the Director of Defence Media Operations, addressed journalists at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. Buba assured that the military was in the process of reaching out to Rev Timothy Daluk to substantiate his claims.
He noted the military’s commitment to fulfilling its duties professionally and adhering to the best international standards, pledging a thorough investigation into the allegations.