President Bola Tinubu has condemned the latest outbreak of violence in Plateau State, which has left over 40 people dead, describing the incident as a tragic and unacceptable loss of life.
Tinubu in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, expressed his condolences to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, the state government, and the affected communities.
He charged the governor with summoning the political will to address the root causes of the prolonged crisis and work towards lasting peace.
“The ongoing violence between communities in Plateau State, rooted in misunderstandings between different ethnic and religious groups, must cease,” Tinubu stated.
He said he had directed security agencies to thoroughly investigate the recent attacks and bring those responsible to justice.
“We cannot allow this devastation and the tit-for-tat attacks to continue. Enough is enough,” he declared.
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While expressing deep concern over the persistent cycle of violence, the President stressed the need for unity across ethnic and religious divides.
He called on community, spiritual, and political leaders within and beyond Plateau State to collaborate in ending the retaliatory killings that have plagued the region for years.
“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,” Tinubu said.
“These problems have been with us for more than two decades. We can no longer ignore the underlying issues.”
President Tinubu revealed that he had previously discussed possible solutions with Mutfwang and reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to supporting the state’s peacebuilding efforts.
“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,” he said.
