Nigeria, April 30 -- Plateau State leaders have pledged to pursue lasting peace following their meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, where the federal government also approved N2 billion as relief fund for victims of recent violence in the state.

In a statement on Tuesday, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga said the meeting was convened as part of the president's response to the 29 March killings in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area.

"President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. told stakeholders from Plateau State to return home with open minds to seek peace and put a permanent end to the recurring crises in the state," Mr Onanuga said.

The meeting, attended by a 32-member delegation including Governor Caleb Mutfwang, former ...