By Ralph Madugu
Southern and Middle Belt leaders have commiserated with the government and people of Plateau State over the December 2023 Christmas eve attacks that left many dead and property destroyed.
The leaders while on a sympathy visit to Governor Caleb Mutfwang at Government House in Jos, emphasized the urgent need for State Police nationwide to address the protracted security challenges facing the nation.
The Forum leadership led by the leader of the Pan Yoruba group, Afenifere, Pa Ayo Adebanjo condemned what he termed “the deliberate actions of terrorists elements” invading villages, causing loss of lives and displacing people from their ancestral homes to forcefully seize land.
While urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to resist any attempts by such elements to oppress innocent people, the SMBF called for decisive action against the perpetrators of the Christmas Eve attacks in Bokkos, Mangu, and Barkin-Ladi.
Felicitating with Governor Mutfwang on his victory and affirmation at the Supreme Court, Pa Adebanjo assured the Governor of the SMBF’s unwavering support and prayed that such visits for condolences would cease.
Receiving the SMBF delegation, Governor Caleb Mutfwang expressed deep gratitude to the SMBF for their love and solidarity, pledging to fulfill the mandate of building a united and prosperous Plateau without bias.
While applauding former Governor Jonah David Jang, Plateau elders, and the people for their determination for a peaceful Nigeria, Governor Mutfwang vowed to protect the people against deadly invasions.
Said he: “We will do our best to ensure that our people enjoy the land that God has given them in peace.”
He also thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his restraint in judicial affairs and swift response to the Christmas Eve attacks.