31/03/2026
The recent massacre in Jos is a heartbreaking tragedy that has exposed the devastating impact of violent extremism on innocent lives. This is not just an assault on a community, but a brutal attempt to undermine peace, unity, and human dignity.
SAGVE condemns this act of violence unequivocally.
We mourn with every family that has lost a loved one. We stand with all survivors whose lives have been disrupted. In moments like this, we are reminded of the urgent need for collective action, because violent extremism cannot be confronted with silence, apathy, or retaliation.
SAGVE calls on all individuals, communities, and institutions to shun violence in every form. Violence does not heal wounds; it deepens them. It does not bring justice; it distorts it. It does not strengthen communities; it destroys the very foundations needed for coexistence. Choosing violence in response to violence only fuels the cycle that extremists depend on to survive.
Let us hold onto the values that build stable societies: peace, dialogue, justice, accountability, reconciliation, and unity.
