Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, says he is deeply moved by the continued killings in Plateau State, revealing that he “cries whenever anybody is killed” in the troubled region.
In a statement released on Sunday by his media aide, Anietie Ekong, Akpabio expressed concern over the persistent violence that has plagued several Plateau communities for years.
He said President Bola Tinubu is equally disturbed by the situation and is determined to restore long-lasting peace.
Akpabio described Plateau State as a place once known for peaceful coexistence but now struggling with recurrent clashes, destruction, and loss of life.
“Too many lives have been lost. Too many homes destroyed,” he said. “Plateau deserves peace, and anyone who wants to govern this state must be committed to peace.”
He added that ending the cycle of violence “must be a national priority” and assured residents that the government is working to stop the bloodshed.
Plateau, located in north-central Nigeria, has experienced decades of ethno-religious tensions and land-related conflicts, resulting in frequent attacks on rural communities.
