CURRENT REPORT BLOG House of Representatives Speaker, Tajudeen Abbas has condemned the ongoing attacks on Plateau communities that have resulted in fatalities and the population being displaced.
In a statement released on Thursday, Abbas expressed how upsetting it was to learn of fresh attacks and hostility in the Mangu Local Government Area of the state.
He Added that there had been continuous attacks in some communities in Plateau since December 2023 Which has caused a lot of death.
Pending when the National Assembly resumes after its Christmas and New Year vacation, the Speaker has announced he would meet with President Bola Tinubu to discuss the issue.
He said that enough is enough about the Plateau killings and that the House would begin organising plans to hold a security meeting to find long-term solutions to the problems.
“Just this week, attacks were reported in Mangu where scores of people were killed. The latest incident led the Plateau government to impose a 24-hour curfew in the area. I am deeply saddened by the continuous killings in Plateau. It is unfortunate and disheartening that this is happening at this time when efforts are on to tackle insecurity around the country.
“I call on the people of Plateau to live in peace with one another, as they were known for years back. We cannot continue like this as a people. Our Creator, in His wisdom, brought us together for a reason, and we must continue to appreciate our differences and form a common front to tackle our collective challenges instead of killing ourselves. This path will only take us backwards,” Abbas said.
