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From Jude Owuamanam, Jos
Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has condemned the outbreak of communal clashes between two bordering communities in Langtang North and Mikang Local Government Areas of the state.
Property worth millions of naira was destroyed Saturday night when a crisis erupted between the Laling community in Mikang and their Taroh neighbours in Langtang North over a disputed farmland.
Mutfwang extended his sympathies to the victims, denouncing the clashes as unnecessary and unacceptable.
The governor emphasized that such acts undermine the government’s intensive efforts to foster peace and unity among citizens of diverse ethnic and religious backgrounds, with the collective aim of advancing the state’s growth and prosperity.
He expressed dismay over the conflict and underscored the importance of dialogue as the most civilized and effective means of conflict resolution.
Mutfwang questioned the rationale behind individuals resorting to violence, taking the law into their own hands, and targeting innocent communities with arson.
The governor called on security agencies to respond decisively and to hold the perpetrators and their sponsors accountable to the full extent of the law. He also urged swift mobilization to the affected areas to prevent any further escalation of the situation.
He further appealed to traditional, community, and religious leaders, as well as key stakeholders from the affected communities, to initiate dialogue and work towards an amicable resolution of the disputes in order to foster an atmosphere of harmonious co-existence.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to establishing lasting peace throughout the state, stressing that he looked forward to a united, tranquil, and thriving Plateau where all citizens, regardless of faith or ethnicity, support one another in a spirit of brotherhood.
