American Activist Alex Barbir Joins Mourners in Jos, Calls for Justice Following Killing of Six Miners

American humanitarian and activist Alex Barbir attended the burial ceremony in Jos on January 22, 2026, for six young miners brutally killed in a terrorist attack at a mining camp in Kuru District, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The victims, reported to be youths working at the mining site, were attacked overnight by suspected Fulani terrorists, part of a disturbing pattern of violence targeting communities in Nigeria’s Middle Belt. These attacks have caused widespread fear among local residents, particularly in mining and Christian-majority communities, where insecurity remains a persistent concern.

The mass burial, conducted by Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, drew family members, community residents, sympathizers, and Barbir, who has been actively supporting victims of such attacks across Plateau and neighboring states. Barbir has spent years documenting attacks, providing humanitarian aid, rebuilding homes, constructing churches and clinics, and offering support to survivors of violence in regions like Yelewata in Benue State.

During the ceremony and in related statements, Barbir invoked Psalm 82:3-4: “Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.”

He emphasized the urgent need for action against what he described as the relentless targeting and slaughter of Christians across Nigeria.

“The truth is, Christians, our very brothers and sisters, are being slaughtered ruthlessly across Nigeria,” Barbir said. “There is no justice. No one is held accountable. Massacres are not prevented. The oppressed and suffering are not lifted up. Villages that have been burnt to the ground remain in rubble. The world has been largely silent and inactive. But when will their cries be heard? When will their voices be amplified instead of silenced?”

Barbir also reflected on the prolonged prevalence of evil in these regions and called on the church and broader communities to take active steps to protect the vulnerable.

“It has been too long. Evil has been prevailing. It is time that the church steps up to the plate and fights. It is time the church stands up for the oppressed, rescues the needy, and delivers those who are afflicted,” he stated.

The attack in Kuru adds to a long list of violent incidents in Plateau State, where herder-farmer clashes, banditry, and terrorism have claimed numerous lives over the years. Mining camps, farming communities, and Christian-majority settlements have repeatedly faced attacks, causing loss of life, destruction of property, and displacement of residents.

Barbir’s presence at the burial highlights growing international attention to these crises and underscores the importance of advocacy and intervention. By documenting incidents and amplifying the voices of victims, he continues to call for greater accountability, the prevention of future massacres, and active protection of affected populations.

His impassioned plea serves as a reminder to both local and global communities that urgent action is needed to address the humanitarian and security challenges in Nigeria’s conflict zones. Barbir urged governments, religious organizations, and international actors to respond decisively, protect vulnerable populations, and bring an end to the cycle of violence affecting thousands of lives.