Tinubu orders security agencies to fish out killers of Benue, Plateau communities

Security agencies have been tasked by President Bola Tinubu to find those responsible for the killings and violence in Plateau and Benue State.

The President strongly denounced recent homicides in the Plateau’s Mangu Local Government Area and some areas of Benue State in a statement by Dele Alake. He also called for the need to end the cycle of violence in the country.

“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.

“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 statement added.

 

The president urged The leadership of Arewa Consultative Forum, Jama’atu Nasril Islam, and the Christian Association of Nigeria to cooperate in order to promote genuine and enduring 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.

 

Additionally, he urged the emergency response organisations and the governments of the states of Plateau and Benue to support and aid those who have been displaced as a result of the conflicts.