Plateau killings: Tinubu orders Gov Mutfwang to resolve crisis

Plateau killings: Tinubu orders Gov Mutfwang to resolve crisis

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.”

Source: Plateau killings: Tinubu orders Gov Mutfwang to resolve crisis

 - NigerianEye

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