President BOLA TINUBU has given marching orders to Plateau State governor, CALEB MUTFWANG, to summon the necessary political will to resolve the crisis in the state and establish enduring peace.

Also yesterday, Governor HYACINTH ALIA of Benue State warned that he cannot guarantee the safety of any person or group coming to the state without his knowledge.

The President’s order came as a family of eight was wiped out after no fewer than 52 persons were confirmed killed and property razed in a fresh Sunday night attack on Zike hamlet in Kimakpa community at Kwall district, Irigwe Chiefdom of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

This came as troops of the Nigerian army rescued 16 victims earlier kidnapped in the area. Giving the order yesterday, the President also expressed profound sorrow over recent bloodshed in the state.

A statement by presidential spokesman, BAYO ONANUGA, stated that President TINUBU, who strongly condemned the violence, extended his sympathies to the governor, the state government and the people of Plateau State.

In his call for harmony among the people of Plateau State, the President emphasised the importance of love and unity beyond religious and ethnic lines.