- We Will Stop the Killings and Secure Plateau Communities – Tinubu
- President Tinubu said the Federal Government fully understands the pain of the people
- Plateau State has experienced repeated violent attacks this year
President Bola Tinubu has assured residents of Plateau State that his administration is committed to ending the persistent killings and restoring peace across affected communities.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the President gave the assurance on Saturday during a political rally in Jos, where he expressed deep concern over the repeated attacks and rising casualties in the state.
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Represented by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, President Tinubu said the Federal Government fully understands the pain of the people. He noted that Plateau residents are seeking peace and do not want to lose more lives.
Akpabio said, “Let me assure the people of Plateau that your concerns are taken seriously. You want peace. You do not want your children to die young. Many people have died in the state and we are not happy. The President is not happy. We cannot deny that many have been killed and displaced, but we must stop this. We must bring peace to the Plateau.”
Plateau State has experienced repeated violent attacks this year, especially in communities such as Bokkos and Bassa, where dozens of residents have been killed. Protests have been held in Jos, with groups describing the killings as genocide and demanding stronger federal intervention. Homes have been burnt, property destroyed, and entire villages displaced.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang had earlier apologised to residents of Bassa Local Government Area for the failure of government and security agencies to protect lives and property.
However, the Federal Government and the African Union have cautioned against labeling the violence as genocide.
They insist the crisis involves a combination of land disputes, criminal attacks, and farmer herder tensions.
The debate intensified earlier in November after former United States President Donald Trump claimed that Christians in Nigeria were being exterminated and reportedly suggested the possibility of United States military involvement.
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