Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State has condoled his
Kaduna State counterpart, Malam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai over the recent crisis in
southern part of the state. Lalong in a two-page condolence letter dated 17th
January, 2017 to Governor El-Rufai, said the sad destruction of lives is most
unfortunate and disturbing.
The Plateau State Governor said isolating conflict
entrepreneurs for prosecution is panacea for sustainable peace in the two
states along with robust partnership between the states.
“I am confident our partnership, giving our common resolve
to ensure peaceful coexistence and a secure environment for all our citizens
within our borders, will be attained sooner than later. The assurances of Mr.
President and his marching orders to all security apparatus, together with the
collective commitment of our communities to work assiduously in identifying and
isolating conflict merchants for prosecution, will yield the fruits of
sustainable peace in our States.
“The loss of scores of people and the retrogression that the
violence has occasioned in the various communities bring very sorry and painful
memories of the decade of blood on the Plateau, which we have now overcome with
the collective resolve of the people.”
Lalong who also expressed optimism, that the state will
bounce back opined:
“Kaduna has in the past come out of crises to become the
cosmopolitan hub of peaceful coexistence, through the commitment and
declaration of all stakeholders for peace. I am therefore surprised that this
resolve has been weakened by the eruption of violence in the Southern part of
your State.
“I call on all Leaders of Communities, Religious,
Socio-cultural Groups and indeed all Stakeholders in the State, to join hands
and bring to an end this dastardly act of violence. All leaders must take a
stand to become part of the solution and must avail their goodwill, experience,
and wisdom as vehicles for the speedy resolution of the conflicts. Violent
crisis everywhere in the world return to the table of dialogue to be resolved,
and the people of Southern Kaduna must therefore tour this part of humanity in
resolving their disputes.
“Your Excellency, be rest assured that the Government of
Plateau State share with you the pain of this unfortunate incidence, and know
that our doors remain open for collaboration with you, to mitigate the effects
of this crisis while succouring the internally displaced. Once more on behalf
of government and good people of Plateau State, accept our heartfelt
condolences and assurances of prayers, for God’s intervention in this
unfortunate situation, and also for the fortitude to bear the loss by all
victims of the crises.”
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