The Special Envoy on Peace and Security to the Plateau State Governor, Prof. Chris Kwaja, has called on residents of the state to resist the urge for retaliation and instead support lawful approaches to tackling insecurity fueled by organized crime.Instead, he urged citizens to work with the government and security agencies to promote peace and stability.
Speaking to journalists in Jos on Wednesday, Prof. Kwaja was reacting to a report by Daily Trust on the alleged killing of a herder in Shen, Jos South LGA. He cautioned that any act of revenge, regardless of motive, is a violation of the law and constitutes a criminal offense.
Prof. Kwaja stressed the importance of civic vigilance in safeguarding humanity and containing criminality, urging citizens to report any suspicious activities to the security agencies, emphasizing that “if you know something, or see something, say something.” By working together, citizens and security agencies can effectively address insecurity and promote peace.
He pointed out, that criminality is not a respecter of religion, ethnicity or political party, calling on Citizens to work together within the ambit of the Law to safeguard humanity while security agencies do their best to contain the Criminality.
According to Prof. Kwaja, the Plateau State government is committed to promoting peace and stability for all its citizens and by shunning retaliation and embracing lawful solutions, the state can make progress in addressing insecurity and building a safer future for all while also urging citizens to support the government efforts and work together to promote peace and stability in the state.
The special Envoy underscores the leadership and unwavering commitment of theu Plateau state Governor Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, which he said has demonstrated his commitment to addressing the security challenges, uniting and securing all its Citizens.
“The government has been working tirelessly with all stakeholders, including governmental and non-governmental actors, to address insecurity and promote peace in the affected communities”, Prof. Kwaja Added.
