Nigeria, April 23 -- The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called for an immediate end to the ongoing violence and killings across the country.

The Union expressed serious concern over the rising bloodshed, warning that it threatens Nigeria's stability and unity.

In a statement, NUJ National Secretary, Achike Chude, condemned the widespread violence in states like Edo, Benue, Plateau, Zamfara, Kaduna, Borno, Imo, and Ondo. He described the killings as a clear sign that Nigeria's social and political structures are under serious threat.

"These constant and brutal killings show the current state of insecurity in the country," Chude said. "They also reveal the weakness of our security agencies in protecting lives and maintaining cont...