President Bola Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the Sunday killings of over 40 innocent residents of Plateau State.
In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga on Monday, the president strongly condemned the violence and extended his sympathies to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, the state government, and the people of Plateau State.
Tinubu also urged Governor Mutfwang to summon the necessary political will to resolve the crisis and establish enduring peace in the state.
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 ongoing violence between communities in Plateau State, rooted in misunderstandings between different ethnic and religious groups, must cease,” Tinubu asserted.
“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 added that beyond dealing with the criminal elements of these incessant killings, the political leadership in Plateau State, led by Governor 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 president said in the statement.
He maintained the commitment of the Federal Government to supporting Governor Mutfwang and the Plateau State government in promoting dialogue, fostering social cohesion, and ensuring accountability as crucial steps towards permanently resolving the conflict in the state.
