NSA, Security Chiefs Brief Tinubu Amid Unrest In Plateau
President Bola Tinubu has met with the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and the Chief of Defence Staff, General Chris Musa, at the State House on Monday in Abuja.
The meeting has other service chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police in attendance, reports Punch.
The meeting came two days after Tinubu’s return from his extended leave in France and the UK.
Tinubu departed the country on the same day gunmen attacked Hurti, Josho, Daffo, and other communities in Manguna District under Bokkos Local Government Area of the state.
At least 100 residents were said to have been killed by assailants who unleashed mayhem on communities across the state.
While away, President Tinubu had condemned the violence and ordered security agencies to probe the incidents.
“The ongoing violence between communities in Plateau, 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. 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-old problem. These problems have been with us for more than two decades,” Tinubu asserted.
According to him, the government could no longer ignore the underlying issues, saying, “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.
“The Federal Government remains committed to supporting Governor Mutfwang and the Plateau government in promoting dialogue, fostering social cohesion, and ensuring accountability—crucial steps towards permanently resolving the conflict in Plateau.”
On Monday, Governor Caleb Mutfwang convened a meeting with stakeholders over the killings.
Mutfwang noted at the meeting that the security challenges in the state had spanned over two decades.
“Right from the time the Jos market was burnt to this point, you will discover that even food production in Plateau has been on the decline.
“Recently, we took stock of farmlands which our people have not been able to cultivate because attempting to cultivate those farmlands is at the risk of their lives.
“There is no part of this state that does not have its share of insecurity, so we must come together as a people to address this issue.
NSA, Security Chiefs Brief Tinubu Amid Unrest In Plateau is first published on The Whistler Newspaper