Attacks on Plateau communities unacceptable – NSGF

The Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has condemned the recent attacks on five communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, describing them as “unacceptable”; and a serious threat to the peace and stability of the region.

In a statement issued in Gombe, the Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Inuwa Yahaya, expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident, which claimed several lives and left many others, including women and children, injured.

“The attacks on innocent people are completely unacceptable,”; Yahaya said. “We must all stand together in condemning these brutal assaults.”;

The statement, released by Ismaila Uba-Misilli, the Director-General of Press Affairs at Gombe Government House, conveyed Yahaya’s condolences to the families of the victims and the people of Plateau.

He described the continuous violence in northern rural communities as a “stain on both the region and the nation,”; emphasizing that the sanctity of human life must never be taken lightly.

Yahaya commended Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang for his swift response to the attacks and acknowledged the efforts of security forces in restoring order.

However, he urged authorities to intensify their search for the perpetrators and ensure justice is served.

“The government must not relent in hunting down those responsible for these heinous acts. There can be no justification for the shedding of innocent blood.”;

Yahaya stressed the importance of fostering peace and mutual understanding between farmers and herders to promote tolerance and prevent further conflicts.

“As governors in the North, we remain dedicated to ending the cycle of violence through improved security collaboration, dialogue, and policies aimed at fostering peace and unity,”; he reaffirmed.

The NSGF Chairman further called on all stakeholders, including religious and community leaders, to support the government’s peace initiatives by promoting dialogue, tolerance, and forgiveness.