rude shock the chaos and eventual disruption of
calm in Katako axis of Jos metropolis which had
threatened to escalate to other parts of Jos and
Bukuru yesterday.
This acts of course is perpetrated by disgruntled
elements who have no idea what we have been
through these years.
As a people, we need to understand that there is
a cost of war that cannot be calculated in
economic terms. Unless one is living in an area
affected by arm conflicts, it is difficult to
understand the cost of war and yet appreciate
the price of peace.
The aftermath of the Biafra war has left a scar in
the history of our dear country and only those
who were around and are still alive can better
tell the story. Those who survived paid the price
for peace.
It is with pain, yet a deep sense of responsibility
that we appeal to the youths and the entire
public to shun any act capable of causing
mayhem.
We condemn in strong terms what happened
yesterday in Katako axis and this should not be
allowed to happen even in our wildest
imaginations.
We state emphatically that Plateau State is not
a revenge ground as hard and harsh as this may
sound. What happened yesterday just goes to
show we have got people with evil intentions
amidst of us, who are also determined to bring
confusion and unrest.
We call on the great peace loving youths and the
good people of Plateau State, to display the
strength of our collective will to deal with their
evil, and make our society a better place to be.
The swift response of the Governor of Plateau
State, Rt. Hon. Barr. Simon Bako Lalong is
highly commended. This is an expression of
leadership, character and responsibility. We the
youths are in support of the dusk to dawn
curfew imposed on Jos and Bukuru metropolis to
curb further tensions.
We appreciate all security agencies that quelled
the tension and restored law and order in the
troubled spots.
We are calling on members of both the Igbo and
Hausa communities in Jos and Bukuru
metropolis to help the State Government to fish
out the perpetrators of these acts and criminal
elements in their midst and assure one another
of their safety.
We are appealing to the media to help in
deescalating the tension through their reportage
and ensure that they are conflict sensitive in
reporting this and other issues relating to
conflict.
We are once again in support of the Federal
Government’s resolve to ensure Nigeria is one
and also we stand with all security agencies in
working to ensure law and order is maintain
while encouraging them to shun any black mail
in course of their work.
We also thank the mature and peaceful response
of the The Jama’atu Nasril Islam under the able
and vibrant leadership of His Royal Highness the
Emir of Wase Alhaji Muhammadu Gambo II and
the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Abubakar Sa’ad II
and all Northern governors for the reassuring
response and promise to protect our brothers
and sisters from the south-east. He join our
voices to ensure that that their safety is
guaranteed.
We are appealing to Governors in the south-east
to ensure the safety of all Ethnic Groups within
their state and support the Federal Government
in restoring law and order in the region.
Finally, I call on the youths to be vigilant and
report any suspicious activities to the security
agencies, as security is our collective
responsibility. We must stop the trend of being
willing tools in the hands of desperate citizens
and terrorist. We should shun propaganda and
the spreading of hate speeches.
God bless Plateau State Youth Council,
God Bless Plateau state,
God bless Nigeria.
Fabong Jemchang
MBBS, FMCFM.
Chairman,
Plateau State Youth Council.
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