Enough is enough – Tinubu says, moves to stop killing-s in Plateau | READ DETAILS
Following the recent attack and killin-g of at least 50 persons, president Bola Tinubu has charged security agencies, political leadership of the state led by governor Caleb Mutfwang to investigate and ensure that the attacks stop.
Tinubu while condemning the attack in a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, noted that it is time to address the root cause of the problem and find a lasting solution.
The statement read in parts;
“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”.
A community leader, Wakili Tongwe, had told journalists that the attackers invaded the Zike community, Kimakpa, Kwall district of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, in the early hours of Monday, shot sporadically at residents who were scampering for safety after hearing gunshots and burnt buildings.
