Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker of the House of Representatives, slammed the ongoing attacks on Plateau towns, which have resulted in fatalities and displacement.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Abbas said it was sad to learn of fresh attacks and antagonism in the state’s Mangu Local Government Area areas.
The Speaker stated that he will speak with President Bola Tinubu on the topic once the National Assembly resumed from its Christmas and New Year recess.
He stated that the House would launch arrangements to convene a security meeting to identify long-term answers to the difficulties, stating that the Plateau killings had reached a breaking point.
Abbas noted that there have been constant attacks in various Plateau areas since December 2023, resulting in the deaths of numerous people.
“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.