Tinubu directs security agencies to fish out perpetrators of killings, violence in Plateau, Benue states
Tinubu directs security agencies to fish out perpetrators of killings, violence in Plateau, Benue states
Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed security agencies to fish out perpetrators of the killings and violence in Plateau State
The President’s Spokesperson, Dele Slake, stated this on Tuesday.
Slake said that the President condemned the killing and violence in Mangu Local Government Area of the State as well as parts of Benue State.
“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,” the president said, according to a statement by Alake on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.
“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.”
The president urged socio-religious leaders in the troubled areas as well as 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.
“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 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.
