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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow and anguish over the recent eruption of violence and killings in Plateau State.
In a strong condemnation, the president voiced his outrage against the latest horrific killings in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, as well as in certain parts of Benue State.
According to a statement by Special Adviser on Special Duties, Communications and Strategy, Dele Alake, President Tinubu said he finds as 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.”
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.
While reaffirming his administration’s strong determination to stamp out violent crimes and all forms of criminalities everywhere in Nigeria, the president said he has directed security agencies to fish out the masterminds of the dastardly acts to face the full wrath of law.
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.
