The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Alh. Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Jos, the Plateau State Capital.

He is in the State to commiserate with the people over the gruesome murder of over 200 people by Fulani Herdsmen from Saturday 23rd to Monday 25th June, 2018.

The President had earlier blamed politicians for fueling the attacks and taking same to score political gains despite the Press Statement by the National Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alh. Adamu Ciroma accepting responsibility of the killings calling it a ‘retaliatory mission’ for missing cows.

It would be recalled that the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo visited Plateau State but couldn’t visit communities of the attacks and killings, an action that was widely condemned by citizens of the State.

The killings has attracted both local and global condemnations.

The President arrived the Yakubu Gowon Airport Heipang in Jos, Plateau State at exactly 3:22pm and was received by the Plateau State Governor, Barr. Simon Lalong and his key cabinet memb
Citizens look forward to the President visiting the trouble areas, assuring to live up to his constitutional responsibilities of protecting lives and property of the citizens, addressing both the short and long term needs of the displaced persons, assuring the people that the carnage never repeat itself as well as ensuring that lands illegal grasped by the Fulani herders are retrieved and return to their lawful owners.

The President is expected to meet with key State Executive Functionaries, religious, traditional and political leaders in the State to address the security concerns in the State.

ViewPointNigeria would keep you abreast with information of the visit as things unfolds.

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Plateau Killings: President Buhari Arrives Jos, Plateau State