Justin Welby visits Plateau communities affected by deadly attacks

Former Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has visited communities affected by deadly attacks in Plateau State, Premium Times reports. Welby’s visit focused on people and communities affected by the killings. The supplied material does not identify the locations he visited, say when the attacks occurred or provide a figure for those killed or displaced.

During the visit, Welby said there were “no easy answers” to the killings. The comment was reported in connection with the continuing violence, but no additional explanation of his remarks was provided. The available information does not state whether Welby met survivors, relatives of victims, community leaders or government officials.

It also does not outline any proposals or commitments arising from the visit. The report identifies Welby as the former head of the Anglican Church and describes his trip as a visit to communities affected by deadly attacks. Further details about the causes of the violence, the identities of those responsible or the response from Nigerian authorities were not included in the supplied source material.