President Tinubu Reacts to Killings in Plateau, Benue, Gives 1 Crucial Order to Security Agencies
- Security agencies have been directed to fish out the masterminds of the recent killings in the Plateau and Benue States
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu gave the order while describing the reprisal attacks as needless and avoidable bloodletting
- Tinubu also urged community leaders, religious leaders and traditional rulers to work together for long-lasting peace
State House, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered security agencies to fish out the masterminds of the recent killings in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State and parts of Benue State.
According to NTA News, Tinubu gave the order on Tuesday, July 11, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Dele Alake.
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The President also called on the leaders of the Arewa Consultative Forum, Jama'atu Nasril Islam, and the Christian Association of Nigeria to work together to help foster long-lasting peace.
The President, who condemned the killings in strong terms, considered the reprisal attacks needless and avoidable bloodletting among communities of the two states.
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He said:
"It is most unfortunate that in this o*gy 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,"
Tinubu, 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.
Shehu Sani predicts what may happen if court sacks President Tinubu
A former senator who represented Kaduna Central at the 8th Senate, Shehu Sani, on Monday, July 10, regardless of the final verdict of the presidential election petition court, the opposition will “move on”.
Writing on his verified Twitter handle, Sani said in the event President Bola Tinubu is removed from office by the court, a certain prominent Kaduna state indigene will severely criticise the former Lagos state governor.
“Prayer for Plateau”: 12 die in fresh attack as Governor imposes curfew
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has declared a 24-hour curfew on the Mangu Local Government Area (LGA) following a tragic attack by suspected terrorists in some communities.
It was gathered that at least 12 persons were killed in the gruesome attack that the suspected terrorist launched on Sunday night, July 9.
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