President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed security agencies to fish out the masterminds of the latest round of violence and killings in Plateau State to face the full wrath of the law.
Tinubu in a statement by his special adviser on special duties, communications, and strategy, Dele Alake expressed sadness and grief over the killings in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State and parts of Benue State.
The President condemned in strong terms the killing, saying he found very depressing the festering reprisal attacks, needless and avoidable bloodletting among communities in the two States.
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“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.”
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Tinubu urged community leaders, religious leaders, traditional rulers, socio-cultural organisations, 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 as part of an effort to rebuild trust and restore harmony to the areas.
He reaffirmed his government’s strong determination to stamp out violent crimes and all forms of criminalities everywhere in the country.
He further 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.
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