President Bola Tinubu has called on socio-religious leaders in Plateau State as well as the leadership of Arewa Consultative Forum, Jama’atu Nasril Islam, and Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to work together to help foster genuine and long-lasting peace.
The President made the call following the killing and violence that led to the death of several people including an eight months old baby in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State.
As a result, President Bola Tinubu has directed security agencies to fish out the perpetrators.
The President’s spokesperson, Dele Alake, disclosed this on Tuesday.
The President strongly condemned the recent internecine killings, saying that the country must break the cycle of violence.
According to him, “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, it demands tolerance and forgiveness for every perceived wrongdoing.
“While reaffirming his government’s strong determination to stamp out violent crimes and all forms of criminalities everywhere in Nigeria, the President has directed security agencies to fish out the masterminds of the dastardly acts to face the full wrath of law,” the statement added.
He also 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.
