Tinubu tasks Plateau governor with urgent action to end violence

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, to demonstrate strong political will and take decisive steps to end the persistent crisis plaguing the state.

This directive comes in the aftermath of yet another deadly attack that claimed the lives of over 40 residents, drawing widespread sorrow and renewed calls for justice and peace across the nation.

In an official statement released by Presidential Spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu expressed heartfelt condolences to the grieving families, the government, and the people of Plateau State. He described the killings as deeply tragic and unacceptable, urging the state government to rise to the occasion and restore calm.

In his call for harmony among the people of Plateau State, President Tinubu emphasised the importance of love and unity beyond religious and ethnic lines.

He encouraged 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 statement quoted Tinubu as saying: “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.”