Members of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, met with president Bola Ahmed Tinubu at his residence in Lagos, on Tuesday, where the president reiterated his condemnation of the killings in 17 communities in Plateau state.
The president stated that the federal and state governments have a mutual responsibility of ensuring peace and stability in the country. More than 115 persons were killed on the eve of Christmas in attacks by terrorists communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi LGAs of the state.
In the meantime, The Middle-Belt Forum has accused, Nigeria’s federal government and the security forces of complicity in the massacre of over 150 villagers in Plateau State on Sunday.
In a statement signed by the MBF president the forum stated that the government has known the hideout from which the terrorists launch their attacks but have refused to take action, thereby leaving the innocent citizens in danger.
This is as a video showing men allegedly said to be Fulani Militias, brandishing AK47 Rifles with men in military uniforms has gone viral on social media. The video was said to have been posted by a Facebook user on September 16th, the men were seeking passage through a community in Katsina State.
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