President Bola Tinubu has condemned the recent attacks in Plateau State, promising the perpetrators will face severe punishment under the law.
The attacks, which targeted Ruwi, Hurti, and Tadai communities in Bokkos Local Government and Manguna and Dafo villages in the state, resulted in loss of lives and destruction of properties.
In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday, April 5, Tinubu extended condolences to the families of the victims in Ruwi, Hurti, Tadai, Manguna, and Dafo communities.
He also commiserated with the Government of Plateau State and Governor Caleb Mutfwang, assuring them of his support in ending the violence.
Tinubu said: “The report of another violent attack in communities in Plateau State by mindless gunmen saddens me. The latest attacks on defenceless citizens are unacceptable. I have directed security agencies to hunt down the attackers, and they will face severe punishment when apprehended. These intermittent attacks should have no place in our country at a time when we are working so hard to restore peace and order in all parts of our country. This unfortunate incident will never dampen and slow us down in our duty to protect every Nigerian citizen. Instead, we will work harder to exterminate forces of evil wherever they are lurking in our country.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims’ families and all those affected by this senseless violence. No community should have to endure such tragedy. We all must unite to foster peace and stability. I urge all citizens—regardless of ethnic, religious, or political affiliations—to uphold the shared humanity that binds us all, embrace peace and reject retaliation.”