…Says underlying factors must be addressed
President Bola Tinubu expresses profound sorrow over the ongoing bloodbaths in Plateau State, with a warning to all warring groups, to address underlying factors responsible for the disagreements
This followed another tragedy that has claimed the lives of over 40 individuals.
” I have discussed these problems with the governor over time and offered suggestions for lasting peace.” Tinubu said
Bayo Onanuga, Presidential Spokesman, in a statement, said the President while strongly condemning the violence, has extended his sympathies to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, of Plateau State, the state government, and the people of Plateau while urging him to summon the necessary political will to resolve the crisis and establish enduring peace.
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 also charged the various communities, the 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 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.
President Tinubu noted that the “problems have been with us for more than two decades. We can no longer ignore the underlying issues., adding that “It is time to tackled them fairly and find a lasting solution.
“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”.
