• Congratulate gov over Supreme Court victory
From Jude Owuamanam, Jos
Leadership of the Southern and Middle Belt Leaders’ Forum (SMLF) has condoled with Governor Caleb Mutfwang, the government and people of Plateau State over the tragic Christmas Eve attacks, which claimed more than 200 lives and displaced thousands of people.
A delegation led Afenifere leader, Chief Ayo Adebanjo, during a visit to the governor at the New Government House, Little Rayfield, emphasised the urgent need for state police to address the prolonged security challenges facing the nation.
He condemned the deliberate actions of terrorist elements invading villages, causing loss of life, and displacing people from their ancestral homes to forcefully seize land.
He urged President Bola Tinubu to resist any attempt by such elements to oppress innocent people and called for decisive action against the perpetrators of the Christmas eve attacks in Bokkos, Mangu, and Barkin-Ladi.
Expressing joy for Governor Mutfwang’s victory and affirmation at the Supreme Court, Adebanjo assured the governor of the forum’s unwavering support. He expressed the hope that such visits for condolences would cease.
Mutfwang, who was elated at the show of solidarity and comradeship, expressed appreciation to the delegation for their love, pledging to fulfil the mandate of building a united and prosperous Plateau without bias. He thanked former governor Jonah Jang, Plateau’s elders, and its people for their determination for a peaceful Nigeria.
The governor vowed to protect the people from deadly invasions, stating: “We will do our best to ensure our people enjoy the land that God has given them in peace.”
He thanked President Tinubu for his restraint in judicial affairs and swift response to the Christmas eve attacks.