Minister Solicit Support For Buhari To End Killings

Ibrahim Jibrin, (Photo Credit: VOA Hausa)

Alhaji Ibrahim Jibrin, Minister of State for Environment on Monday called on well meaning Nigerians to work with President Muhammadu Buhari to put an end to the continues killing and ensure peace in the country.

While speaking with newsmen in Nasarawa,the minister, who appealed to the people of Nigeria to support the country, assured that President Buhari is doing all within his ability to to end the killings not only in Nasarawa State but also across the country.

He appealed that, for the sake of development in the state, the Agatu farmers and herdsmen in the state to co-exist peacefully and sheath their swords.

He, however, admonished Nigerians against unguarded utterances that would further escalate the crisis.

“So, we call on the people in Nasarawa state and the entire country to be mindful of the language we use so that we don’t inflame what is already a bad situation.

“The issue of insecurity is not a one man show, it is something that is collective whether your are a political, religious or community leader, we have to come together to address this issue.

“Lets continue to provide intelligence to the security agencies as no security agent can succeed without intelligence.

“I assure you that the federal government is determined, the President is determined to make sure that farmers/herdsmen clashes is stopped,” he said.