President Bola Tinubu has directed police and other security agencies to track down those behind the recent killings of some residents of Ruwi, Hurti, Tadai,Manguna and and Dafo villages in Plateau State.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on information and strategy said Tinubu gave the order while reacting to the killings.
To this end, the stated said Tinubu has urged the affected communities to cooperate with the authorities and security agencies by volunteering information that can lead to the perpetrators.
“The report of another violent attack in communities in Plateau State by mindless gunmen saddens me.
“The latest attacks on defenceless citizens are unacceptable.
“I have directed security agencies to hunt down the attackers, and they will face severe punishment when apprehended.
“These intermittent attacks should have no place in our country at a time when we are working so hard to restore peace and order in all parts of our country.
“This unfortunate incident will never dampen and slow us down in our duty to protect every Nigerian citizen.
“Instead, we will work harder to exterminate forces of evil wherever they are lurking in our country.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims’ families and all those affected by this senseless violence.
“No community should have to endure such tragedy.
“We all must unite to foster peace and stability.
“I urge all citizens—regardless of ethnic, religious, or political affiliations—to uphold the shared humanity that binds us all, embrace peace and reject retaliation,”Onanuga quoted President Tinubu as saying.
The President then extended his condolences to the families of the victims and Governor Caleb Mutfwang,
He assured Governor Mutfwang of his support to end this spate of wanton bloodletting on the Plateau.
The President directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to work with state authorities to provide necessary support for the victims with a view to bringing immediate relief to the affected communities and those wounded during the attacks.
NEMA will work closely with the state to ensure that affected communities rebuild and recover as.soon as possible.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
