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The leader of the
Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, Reuben Fasoranti, yesterday
criticised security agencies in the country for not doing enough to
quell the persistent crises in Plateau State.

Mr Fasoranti who
spoke with NEXT in Akure, the Ondo State capital said the inability of
the Joint Task Force and the Nigeria police to bring the situation
under control is a sign that something is wrong with our security
system.

The octogenarian,
who is of the opinion that the Jos crisis is more political than
religious, said it will not be out of place if the federal government
declares a state of emergency in the state. “The crisis in Jos is fast
getting out of hand. Security agencies must brace up and act fast
before the crisis spreads to other neigbhouring states. The crisis has
been on without any solution to it.

The Afenifere
leader also condemned the federal government for not addressing the
crisis in the state with the seriousness it deserves.

“The federal government has not done enough to bring lasting peace
to Plateau State; it has to put in place proactive measures to curb the
incessant crises in the region,” he added.