Monarch Killing: Ebonyi Youth Council Condemns Attack, Warns Against Recycled Politicians
The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Ebonyi State Chapter, has expressed deep concern over the rising cases of insecurity in the country, strongly condemning recent killings in Plateau and Ebonyi states. Speaking to journalists in their Abakaliki office as part of activities marking Easter 2026, the State Chairman of NYCN, Comrade Douglas Ochishi, described the attacks as horrific and unacceptable, particularly the Palm Sunday incident in Jos where gunmen reportedly disguised in military uniforms killed innocent worshippers. Ochishi said the March 29 attack turned a sacred period of peace and reflection into one of grief, stressing that the impersonation of security personnel by criminals poses a serious threat to national security and public trust. “This tragedy is not just painful; it is unacceptable. The fact that criminals can impersonate our security forces and unleash terror on defenseless citizens raises serious concerns about the safety of Nigerians,”...
