NGF calls for peace over fresh violence in Plateau

Credit: NAN

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has called for peace, expressing deep suddenness over reports of fresh violence in parts of Plateau, which resulted in multiple deaths and injuries.

Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, in a statement  on Wednesday in Ilorin, conveyed the NGF commiseration with the government and people of Plateau State, and families of those affected by the violence.

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The NGF described the incident as “sad and unhelpful at a time Plateau was seeing a long stretch of harmony and peace” following concerted efforts of the government and stakeholders.

The statement further read: “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 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.”