The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed deep sadness over reports of fresh violence in parts of Plateau State, leading to multiple deaths and injuries.
The NGF in a statement signed by its chairman and Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, commiserated with the government and people of Plateau State and families of those affected.
The forum called the development “sad and unhelpful at a time Plateau was seeing a long stretch of harmony and peace borne out of concerted efforts of government, traditional rulers, and thoughts leaders.”
“We call on community and religious leaders to rally behind His Excellency Governor Caleb Mutfwang to douse tension, reconcile minds, and build sustainable peace in Plateau.”
The governors also called on everyone to understand that the souls already lost are not just numbers, “they are the bread winners, hopes, and pride of many families. We call for immediate cessation of violence of any kind against fellow members of the human community.”
The Forum then prayed for the repose of the souls of the victims and wish those injured speedy recovery, while urging everyone to embrace dialogue and peace.
