ABUJA – PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has given marching orders to the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, to summon the necessary political will to resolve the crisis and establish enduring peace.
The
President has also expressed profound sorrow over the recent bloodshed in the
state, a tragedy that has claimed the lives of over 40 individuals.
A statement
issued by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, stated that President
Tinubu, who strongly condemned the violence, extended his sympathies to
Governor Mutfwang, the state government, and the people of Plateau.
In his call
for harmony among the people of Plateau State, President Tinubu emphasised the
importance of love and unity beyond religious and ethnic lines.
He
encouraged 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.
The
statement quoted Tinubu as saying: “The ongoing violence between communities in
Plateau State, rooted in misunderstandings between different ethnic and
religious groups, must cease,” President Tinubu asserts.
“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.
“Beyond
dealing with the criminal elements of these incessant killings, the political
leadership in Plateau State, led by Governor Caleb Mutfwang, must 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.”
