Northern Governors Forum Condemns Plateau Attacks

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The 19 Northern State Governors Forum under the chairmanship of Governor Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe state, has condemned the brazen attacks on some communities in Plateau state that have claimed over 100 lives describing it as “reprehensible and disheartening”.

Several houses were set ablaze by the attackers on Sunday night. The gun-wielding and blood-curling men also looted farm produce and destroyed properties as they butchered the residents.

In a press statement issued on behalf of the Northern Governors, Yahaya commended Governor Caleb Muftwang of Plateau State for providing the needed leadership in the aftermath of the attacks.

“It is reprehensible and disheartening to hear of the loss of over 100 lives and destruction of properties that occurred during these attacks, especially during a time when residents were preparing to celebrate the festive season.

“Such acts of violence are not only cowardly but also run counter to the spirit of unity and coexistence that our region upholds.

“We must all prioritize peace and harmonious living in our communities. Now, more than ever, we must reaffirm our commitment to peaceful coexistence and solidarity regardless of our differences.”, he said.

While commending security operatives for rising to the occasion Governor Inuwa said the attackers and their masterminds must be swiftly brought to book.

Plateau is one of several ethnically and religiously diverse hinterland states, where inter-communal conflict has claimed hundreds of lives in recent years.

The violence is often deemed as an ethno-religious conflict between Muslim herders and mainly Christian farmers

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