Tinubu condemns Plateau killings, encourages community, spiritual bonding among Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the killing of over 40 people by some gunmen in various communities of Plateau State.

The president while expressing sorrow over the killings and bloodletting in the state extended his sympathy to the state governor, Caleb Mutfwang.

In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu urged the governor and the people of Plateau to summon the necessary political will needed to resolve the crisis and establish enduring peace.

He said, “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 encourages 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 stated.

He added that he has directed security agencies to investigate the violence in the state and as a matter of urgency identify the perpetrators of the attacks for immediate prosecution.

“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,” the president said.