The Captain of the Super Eagles, Ahmed Musa, has made an impassioned plea for peace in his home state of Plateau amidst the ongoing spate of killings in the North Central state.
Using his Instagram page on Thursday, Musa called for unity among the people of Plateau.
In his post, Musa wrote, “A heartfelt plea for peace in Plateau. Dear Plateau family and Nigerians as a whole. Our state is hurting, and we need to come together.
The fights, the killings– it’s too much. We are all one big family, no matter our religion.
Most families in Plateau have both Christians and Muslims. We should be celebrating our differences, not fighting because of them.
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“Let’s ask our leaders to focus on what really matters: keeping us safe and bringing back the peace we once had. Plateau used to be known as the Home of Peace and Tourism. We want that back.
“So, let’s stand side by side, no matter our religion. Hold hands, pray, and ask for peace. We can do this if we all work together.”
The call for peace comes in the wake of a recent attack in the state where armed men killed at least 30 victims in Kwahaslalek village in the Mangu Local Government Area.
This incident follows the massacre of 195 persons in the Barkin Ladi, Mangu, and Bokkos LGAs of the state last Christmas Eve, with about 221 houses and other properties burnt, causing significant devastation.
Musa’s plea underscores the need for unity and concerted efforts to restore peace in Plateau.
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