After gaining a rare entry into some tense villages in Plateau state, this reporter found that all the groups in the conflict have suffered human and material losses over the years and were equally engaged in targeted attacks on one another, creating a cycle of reprisals.
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Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja
The leaders of Northern Elders Forum (NEF) and Ohanaeze Ndigbo have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to be more open to the legitimate clamour of Nigerians for more substantive changes in the structures of the country.
The two socio-political groups made the call in a communique issued yesterday and jointly signed by Amb. Yahaya Kwande on behalf of NEF and as the Co-Chairman and Prof. George Obiozor, President General Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide.
It said, “The meeting noted the need to improve the capacities of security agencies to deal with threats to the country. It noted the need for President Buhari to be more open to the legitimate clamour of Nigerians for more substantive changes in the structures of our country.”