On recent attacks on Christmas Eve in Plateau State in Nigeria
B-9-2024-0117
on behalf of the Renew Group · Rapporteur: Katalin Cseh, Petras Auštrevičius, Malik Azmani, Dita Charanzová, Bernard Guetta, Svenja Hahn, Ilhan Kyuchyuk, Karen Melchior, Javier Nart, JanChristoph Oetjen, Urmas Paet, Dragoş Pîslaru, Frédérique Ries, María Soraya Rodríguez Ramos, Ramona Strugariu, Dragoş Tudorache, Hilde Vautmans
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Parliament's motion for a resolution deplores the Christmas Eve attacks in Plateau State, Nigeria, and the January 2024 attacks, and calls for investigations and accountability.¶¶¶ It urges Nigeria to protect citizens, deploy security, implement the National Livestock Transformation Plan, and reinforce mediation, while addressing climate change impacts.¶¶¶ It calls for continued EU humanitarian and development assistance to Plateau State communities.¶
Key points
- Between 23 and 25 December 2023, attacks in Plateau State devastated at least 17 rural communities, causing a minimum of 200 fatalities, over 300 wounded, and 10,000 displaced.¶
- On 23 and 24 January 2024, new attacks in Mangu and Barkin Ladi led to at least 30 fatalities and injuries, including women and children, with extensive destruction of houses and property.¶
- Multiple reports highlight an excessively delayed response by security forces, leaving remote communities vulnerable.¶
- Parliament deplores the ongoing attacks and expresses solidarity with affected communities.¶
- It urges the Nigerian government to prioritize citizen safety, deploy efficient security measures, and ensure prompt responses to violence.¶
- It calls on Nigerian authorities to conduct thorough investigations and bring perpetrators to justice, ensuring accountability for human rights violations.
- It expresses concern about reports of an apparent lack of engagement by federal government troops present in Plateau State since the Christmas attacks.¶
- It urges the Nigerian Government to implement the National Livestock Transformation Plan and stresses the need for reinforced conflict mediation, resolution, and reconciliation mechanisms.¶
- It is deeply worried about climate change impacts in Nigeria's Middle Belt and emphasizes the need for long-term solutions to protect natural resources and ensure equitable access.¶
- It calls for the EU to continue humanitarian assistance to devastated communities in Plateau State and reinforce development efforts in Nigeria.¶
Who is affected
- Nigerian government and authorities: urged to protect citizens, investigate attacks, and implement the livestock plan.¶¶
- Communities in Plateau State: expressed solidarity and called for EU humanitarian aid.¶¶
- EU institutions: called to provide humanitarian assistance and reinforce development efforts in Nigeria.
Figures and deadlines
- 23 to 25 December 2023: dates of attacks in Plateau State.¶
- at least 17 rural communities: devastated in Bokkos and Barkin Ladi.
- minimum of 200 fatalities: reported from December attacks.
- over 300 wounded: reported from December attacks.
- 10,000 people displaced: reported from December attacks.
- 23 and 24 January 2024: dates of new attacks in Mangu and Barkin Ladi.¶
- at least 30 reported fatalities: from January attacks.