Tinubu to Plateau governor: Find solution to killings in your state

President Bola Tinubu has directed Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang to address the root cause of the killings in the state.

Tinubu gave the directive following the killings of over 40 persons by gunmen in Plateau State on Sunday night.

The president, in a statement issued by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, on Monday, April 14, 2025, urged Mutfwang to summon the necessary political will to resolve the crisis and establish enduring peace.

Tinubu strongly condemned the killings and extended his sympathies to Mutfwang, the Plateau State Government, and the people of the state.

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

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

Again, gunmen kill 40 in Plateau

“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-long problem.

“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.

“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.”

The Star