President Bola Tinubu has charged the Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, to summon the necessary political will to resolve the crisis plaguing the state and establish enduring peace.
Tinubu's call came in the wake of the latest attacks in the state, which he condemned.
In a statement circulated by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday, Tinubu expressed profound sorrow over the recent bloodshed in Plateau State.
The recent attacks allegedly claimed the lives of over 40 individuals.
The statement noted: “I strongly condemn the violence and extend my sympathies to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, the state government, and the people of Plateau. I urge him (the Governor) to summon the necessary political will to resolve the crisis and establish enduring peace.”
President Tinubu emphasised the importance of love and unity beyond religious and ethnic lines.
He admonished the 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,” President Tinubu asserts.
“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.
“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.”
President Tinubu had criticised previous attacks, which happened only a few weeks ago, talking tough that “enough was enough” and that the government will fish out the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
