Kwara state governor and chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRasaq says he was deeply saddened by reports of new violence in parts of Plateau State, leading to multiple deaths and injuries.
In a statement in Ilorin on Wednesday, governor AbdulRasaq stated that “the NGF commiserates with the Government and people of Plateau State and families of those affected, calling the development sad and unhelpful at a time Plateau was seeing a long stretch of harmony and peace borne out of concerted efforts of government, traditional rulers, and thought leaders.
“We call on community and religious leaders to rally behind His Excellency Governor 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 bread winners, hopes, and pride of many families.
We call for immediate cessation of violence of any kind against fellow members of the human community,” according to the NGF Chairman AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
“We pray for the repose of the souls of the victims and wish those injured speedy recovery, while everyone embraces dialogue and peace”, he added.
