President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the recent bloodshed in Plateau State, a tragedy that has claimed the lives of over 40 individuals and he has given orders to the state governor, Caleb Mutfwang, “to summon the necessary political will to resolve the crisis and establish enduring peace.”
Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, in a statement disclosed that “in his call for harmony among the people of Plateau State, President Tinubu emphasises the importance of love and unity beyond religious and ethnic lines. He encourages community, spiritual, and political leaders within and beyond the state to unite and end the cycle of retaliatory attacks that have made life unbearable for affected communities.”
President Tinubu was quoted as asserting “the ongoing violence between communities in Plateau State, rooted in misunderstandings between different ethnic and religious groups, must cease” adding “I have instructed security agencies to thoroughly investigate this crisis and identify those responsible for orchestrating these violent acts. We cannot allow this devastation and the tit-for-tat attacks to continue. Enough is enough.
The President charged the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang to “address the root cause of this age-long problem. These problems have been with us for more than two decades. We can no longer ignore the underlying issues. It is time to tackle them fairly and find a lasting solution. I have discussed these problems with the governor over time and offered suggestions for lasting peace.
“The Federal Government remains committed to supporting Governor Mutfwang and the Plateau State government in promoting dialogue, fostering social cohesion, and ensuring accountability—crucial steps towards permanently resolving the conflict in Plateau.”
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