Victor EzejaPresident Bola Tinubu has strongly condemned the heinous and brutal attacks in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State, which resulted in the tragic death of many people.
The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Muftwang had on Tuesday said the death toll of the Christmas Eve attack on about 15 communities was over one hundred.
In a statement released on Tuesday, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said Tinubu has directed security agencies to immediately move in, scour every stretch of the area, and arrest the culprits.
“The President also directs immediate mobilization of relief resources for surviving victims of the primitive and cruel attacks as well as medical treatment for the wounded,” the Ngelale stated.
The spokesperson added that President Tinubu, who condoled with the government and the people of Plateau State, assured Nigerians that “these envoys of death, pain, and sorrow will not escape justice.”
Obi Expresses Gratitude To ‘Overstretched’ Security Personnel
On his part, Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has expressed his gratitude to the security services in Nigeria over their unceasing efforts in the face of several security issues ravaging the country.
In a statement posted on his X page, Obi said that in the face of the mounting security challenges such as the Christmas Eve attacks on some communities in Plateau State, among others, there is need to recognize the supreme sacrifices the security personnel make to protect the country.
He said: “As we celebrate this season of peace and love and the approach of a new year, I like to spare a thought for our compatriots in uniform. After my sympathy visit to the Regent of Oba Community in Anambra State for the recent horrific killing of people in a nightclub in that community; plus the mindless act of terrorism that occurred on Christmas Day in Plateau State, where the death toll is now reportedly more than 100 with over 300 injured; with the saddening acts of violence that have occurred in Zamfara and Kastina States, where farmers were killed and several others kidnapped, and the many other violent attacks in many parts of the country, which may go unreported; my thoughts went to our overstretched security operatives.
“The men and women of our armed and security services come to mind. They are our gallant troops in various battlefronts of insecurity, the policemen and women on patrol in our cities and highways, the Civil Defense Corps, and Department of State Security operatives.
“These illustrious citizens are often lost in our thoughts and prayers both as leaders and fellow citizens, yet they remain the guardians and protectors of our freedom as a people. I am also thinking of those who in the call of duty have to spend this festive season away from the comfort of their homes and the embrace of loved ones.”
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He urged Nigerians to spare thoughts and remember them in their prayers this season.
“Let them be reassured that their labours are appreciated by a grateful nation. Great nations are built by rulers, citizens, and the protectors of freedom.
“Therefore, to all our illustrious heroes, please accept the prayers and thoughts of your compatriots and the appreciation of a grateful nation for your services and sacrifices. God bless you all for what you do for us all. And to all the families who have lost their loved ones to these acts of violence, do accept my sincere condolences. These are very challenging times in our nation,” Obi stated.
The former Anambra State governor lamented that even countries currently in war have not experienced the level of insecurity, violence and loss of human lives in Nigeria.
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with six years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Masters degree in Mass Communication.
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