7th August, 2024
By Polycarp Auta
Gov. Caleb Mutfwang told a group of Muslim leaders on Tuesday that while the nationwide protest was initially peaceful, hoodlums later hijacked it and started looting public and private assets in Plateau State.
He noted that the violent protest was particularly in Jos North Local Government Area of the State.
Muftwang therefore called on residents of the state, particularly youths to eschew violence and embrace peaceful coexistence.
The governor, who expressed his desire toward a peaceful and tranquil Plateau, appealed to the Muslim leaders to preach peace in their various communities
”We have shown Nigerians that we can live together as brothers; Plateau was the envy of other states.
”Unfortunately, in the last two days those who are not happy that we are living in peace decided to strike.
”So, we are here as leaders to seek ways to address this challenge. It is my desire that during my time as governor there be peace on the Plateau.
”This should be your desire as leaders; Plateau is beautiful and blessed with all the natural endowments, we must work together to ensure united and peaceful state,” he said.
Responding, Alhaji Mohammadu Sambo, the Emir of Wase and Chairman, Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) in the state, thanked the governor for convening the meeting.
Sambo, who commended the peace efforts of the state government, said that the entire Muslim Ummah in the state would continue to support the governor to succeed.
”The Muslim community on the Plateau are here; and sir, we are proud of you and we will continue to support you to succeed.
”The happenings in the past few days is quite unfortunate but we are already putting our heads together to address the situation.
”Sir, we want to appeal that you should not use the few bad eggs to judge us, the Muslim Ummah in Plateau are largely peaceful, ”he appealed.
PM News reports that Jos North where the protest was hijacked by hoodlums is mostly populated by Muslims.
