Plateau: Tinubu condemns attacks, urges Governor Mutfwang to resolve issues

*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu urges Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State to summon the necessary political will to resolve the crisis and establish enduring peace, stressing importance of love, unity beyond religious and ethnic lines in the state

Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect

President Bola Tinubu has expressed heartfelt sorrow over the recent bloodshed that has claimed the lives of over 40 residents in Plateau State, Northern Nigeria.

Tinubu strongly condemned the violence and extended his sympathies to Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, the state government, and the people of Plateau.

Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, who disclosed this in a statement Monday, April 14, 2025, said the Nigerian leader urged Governor Mutfwang  to summon the necessary political will to resolve the crisis and establish enduring peace.

In his call for harmony among the people of Plateau State, President Tinubu equally stressed the importance of love and unity beyond religious and ethnic lines.

The statement also noted the President encouraged community, spiritual, and political leaders within and beyond the state to unite and end the cycle of retaliatory attacks that have made life unbearable for affected communities.

Tinubu further stated: “The ongoing violence between communities in Plateau State, rooted in misunderstandings between different ethnic and religious groups, must cease.

“I have instructed security agencies to thoroughly investigate this crisis and identify those responsible for orchestrating these violent acts.”

He said: “We cannot allow this devastation and the tit-for-tat attacks to continue. Enough is enough.

“Beyond dealing with the criminal elements of these incessant killings, the political leadership in Plateau State, led by Governor Caleb Mutfwang, must address the root cause of this age-long problem.”

The President explained: “These problems have been with us for more than two decades. We can no longer ignore the underlying issues.

“It is time to tackle them fairly and find a lasting solution.

“I have discussed these problems with the governor over time and offered suggestions for lasting peace.”

President Tinubu assured the stakeholders: “The Federal Government remains committed to supporting Governor Mutfwang and the Plateau State Government in promoting dialogue, fostering social cohesion, and ensuring accountability—crucial steps towards permanently resolving the conflict in Plateau.”