President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to fish out the masterminds of the latest round of violence and killings in Plateau State.
The President who expressed sadness and grief over the incident said the perpetrators of the dastardly acts must face the full wrath of law.
The President condemned in strong terms the most recent internecine killings in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State and parts of Benue State.
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President Tinubu says he found very depressing the festering reprisal attacks, needless and avoidable bloodletting among communities in the two States.
“It is most unfortunate that in this orgy of violence, an innocent eight-month-old baby in Farin Lamba community of Vwang District, Jos South Local Government, died in a conflict she knew nothing about.
“A major consequence of perennial conflict is always the tragic loss of innocent lives.
“To build virile, peaceful and prosperous communities demand tolerance and forgiveness for every perceived wrongdoing,” the President said.
To rebuild trust and restore harmony to these conflict areas, President Tinubu urged community leaders, religious leaders, traditional rulers, socio-cultural organisations as well as the leadership of Arewa Consultative Forum, Jama’atu Nasril Islam, and Christian Association of Nigeria to work together to help foster genuine and long-lasting peace.
The President in a statement issued by his special adviser on special duties, communications and startegy Dele Alake reaffirmed his government’s strong determination to stamp out violent crimes and all forms of criminalities everywhere in Nigeria.
He, however, charged the governments of Plateau and Benue States and emergency response agencies to provide support and immediate relief to victims who have been displaced as a result of the conflicts.
Editor : Ena Agbanoma
