Ezekiel Awojide, Abuja
The 36 state governors under the auspices of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum say they are deeply saddened by reports of fresh violence in parts of Plateau, which resulted in multiple deaths and injuries.
They said breadwinners and the pride of many families had been killed in the troubled state.
The governors expressed their concern via a statement signed by their Chairman, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, on Wednesday in Ilorin.
The NGF commiserates with the government people of Plateau and families of those affected by the violence.
The forum described the incident as sad and unhelpful at a time when Plateau was seeing a long stretch of harmony and peace following concerted efforts of the government and stakeholders.
They said, “We call on community and religious leaders to rally behind Gov. Caleb Mutfwang to douse tension, reconcile minds, and build sustainable peace in Plateau.
“We call on everyone to understand that the souls already lost are not just numbers; they are the breadwinners, hopes, and pride of many families.
“We call for an immediate cessation of violence of any kind against fellow members of the human community.
“We pray for the repose of the souls of the victims and wish those injured speedy recovery, while everyone embraces dialogue and peace.”
