However, eleven years later, Tinubu is now urging Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau to resolve the recent killings rocking his state.
Dumping the responsibility on Mutfwang’s laps, Tinubu said that the governor should resolve underlying communal issues to tackle the crisis.
He added that while the federal government would support the governor in promoting peace in the state, Mutfwang must first stop the retaliatory attacks.
“I have instructed security agencies to thoroughly investigate this crisis and identify those responsible for orchestrating these violent acts. We cannot allow this devastation and the tit-for-tat attacks to continue. Enough is enough,” Tinubu said.
“Beyond dealing with the criminal elements of these incessant killings, the political leadership in Plateau State, led by Governor Caleb Mutfwang, must address the root cause of this age-long problem.
“These problems have been with us for more than two decades. We can no longer ignore the underlying issues. It is time to tackle them fairly and find a lasting solution. I have discussed these problems with the governor over time and offered suggestions for lasting peace.
“The Federal Government remains committed to supporting Governor Mutfwang and the Plateau State government in promoting dialogue, fostering social cohesion, and ensuring accountability — crucial steps towards permanently resolving the conflict in Plateau.”
Meanwhile, this is not the first time comments of Tinubu criticising opposition for the challenges his administration has been unable to resolve has surfaced.
In April 2014, the Tinubu said that the job of securing the citizens of Nigeria rests with the president, who must stop the activities of Boko Haram terrorists.