The recent funeral service held at Mushere in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State was a heartbreaking moment for the family of the late Pa Dariye Defyan. After being kidnapped and brutally murdered in 2020, 98-year-old Pa Defyan was buried alongside his wife, Ma Saratu Defyan, who died at the age of 92 on January 28.
In a report by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), it was mentioned that during the burial, family members gathered to pay their last respects to Pa and Ma Defyan. The community’s general secretary, Mr. Mutfwang, expressed his condolences and called for the need for forgiveness to heal bruised hearts.
He stressed the importance of reconciliation and peace, urging the family and the community to turn to mercy and reconciliation to wash away pains and resentments. Despite the tragic circumstances of Pa Defyan’s death, Mr. Mutfwang encouraged the family to have a spirit of forgiveness and work for unity and reconciliation.
The state governor, present at the event, reaffirmed the fundamental values of unity and peace that he has been promoting since the beginning of his mandate. He stressed that only unity and peace could ensure the prosperity of the state and its people.
In conclusion, these difficult times call for compassion, reconciliation and unity. Despite hurts and differences, hope for a better future lies in the ability to forgive and move forward together. Peace, unity and prosperity are the objectives to be achieved to build a better future for the Plateau and its inhabitants.
This funeral service was an opportunity to come together as a community to honor the memory of Pa and Ma Defyan, and to look to the future with hope and resilience.