The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed deep sadness at reports of fresh violence in parts of Plateau State, leading to multiple deaths and injuries.
In a statement signed by its chairman, Kwara State governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the NGF commiserated with the government, 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 thought 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. We call on everyone to understand that the souls already lost are not just numbers; they are the breadwinners, hopes, and pride of many families. We call for an immediate cessation of violence of any kind against fellow members of the human community.
“We pray for the repose of the souls of the victims and wish those injured speedy recovery while everyone embraces dialogue and peace,” it added.
