The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has dismissed claims that the recent wave of violence in Plateau State amounts to a targeted genocide against Christians.
Speaking in an interview on Arise News monitored by The News Chronicle, Morka argued that such conclusions are supported by attributes regarding the posture of the attackers.
Drawing a comparison with the United States, he noted that even nations with advanced intelligence systems and superior weaponry continue to grapple with mass shootings.
Morka maintained that Nigerian security agencies have remained vigorous in their fight against insurgency, insisting that the situation would be far worse if authorities were inactive.
“Assuming the government and security operatives are not doing their job, you and I would not be able to sit here and have this conversation,” he said.
He stressed that insecurity is a global challenge, adding that no country is entirely immune, but rather it is a matter of scale.
The APC spokesman also pointed to Nigeria’s porous borders as a major security concern, noting that efforts are ongoing to address the vulnerability.
In a tense moment during the interview, Morka declined to comment on specific victims of the recent killings in Jos, describing the line of questioning as insensitive.
“Insecurity is not something you can entirely prevent. Even if perpetrators are arrested, it does not bring back those who have lost their lives,” he added.
