President Tinubu condemns Plateau k!llings, tasks Gov Mutfwang to address root cause

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the recent wave of violence in Plateau State, which has left more than 40 people dead.

In a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday, 14th of April 2025 the President strongly condemned the attacks and extended condolences to Governor Caleb Mutfwang, the State Government, and the people of Plateau.

He called on the Governor to demonstrate the political will required to bring the prolonged crisis to an end and restore lasting peace in the region.

Tinubu also appealed to the people of Plateau State to embrace peace, urging unity and love that transcend religious and ethnic divisions.

In the statement, Tinubu was quoted as saying:

“The ongoing violence between communities in Plateau State, rooted in misunderstandings between different ethnic and religious groups, must cease.

“I have instructed security agencies to thoroughly investigate this crisis and identify those responsible for orchestrating these violent acts. We cannot allow this devastation and the tit-for-tat attacks to continue. Enough is enough.

“Beyond dealing with the criminal elements of these incessant killings, the political leadership in Plateau State, led by Governor Caleb Mutfwang, must address the root cause of this age-long problem. These problems have been with us for more than two decades. We can no longer ignore the underlying issues. It is time to tackle them fairly and find a lasting solution. I have discussed these problems with the governor over time and offered suggestions for lasting peace.

“The Federal Government remains committed to supporting Governor Mutfwang and the Plateau State government in promoting dialogue, fostering social cohesion, and ensuring accountability—crucial steps towards permanently resolving the conflict in Plateau.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>>