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Criminals have no tribe; don’t inherit hatred, Shettima tells Plateau youths
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Criminals have no tribe; don’t inherit hatred, Shettima tells Plateau youths

Vice President Kashim Shettima addressed youth in Plateau State, condemning ethnic profiling and cycles of violence. He emphasized that criminals do not belong to any tribe or religion and urged young people to reject inherited hatred and pursue peace. Speaking at a public event commemorating former Governor Jonah David Jang's 80th birthday, Shettima criticized the attribution of criminal acts to entire ethnic or religious groups, arguing that such practices deepen societal divisions. He highlighted the emotional toll of prolonged conflict on communities and called upon elders like Jang to guide youth toward reconciliation. Shettima also acknowledged Plateau's historical significance in Nigerian development and praised Jang's contributions to national security and governance.

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Vanguard Nigeria logoVanguard NigeriaIndependentCenter3 hr. ago
Criminals have no tribe; don’t inherit hatred, Shettima tells Plateau youths

Vice President Kashim Shettima addressed youth in Plateau State, condemning ethnic profiling and cycles of violence. He emphasized that criminals do not belong to any tribe or religion and urged young people to reject inherited hatred and pursue peace. Speaking at a public event commemorating former Governor Jonah David Jang's 80th birthday, Shettima criticized the attribution of criminal acts to entire ethnic or religious groups, arguing that such practices deepen societal divisions. He highlighted the emotional toll of prolonged conflict on communities and called upon elders like Jang to guide youth toward reconciliation. Shettima also acknowledged Plateau's historical significance in Nigerian development and praised Jang's contributions to national security and governance.

Bias read (Center): While the subject matter involves sensitive issues of ethnic tension and violence, the article presents Shettima's speech as a call for unity and peace without overtly endorsing specific political ideologies. The framing emphasizes reconciliation and moral leadership rather than partisan agendas. It

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