Victor EzejaPresident Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the latest attack on communities in Plateau State, where many people were killed and vowed that the perpetrators will be apprehended to face adequate punishment under the law.
Tinubu stated this while expressing his condolences to families of the victims in Ruwi, Hurti, and Tadai communities in Bokkos Local Government Area and those from Manguna and Dafo villages, where the gunmen launched brutal attacks, resulting in the loss of lives and the destruction of properties.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelAccording to a statement released on Saturday by Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the President commiserated with the Government of Plateau State and the Governor, Caleb Mutfwang.
He urged the affected communities to cooperate with the authorities and security agencies by volunteering information that could lead to arrest of the perpetrators and secure their communities.
Tinubu assured Governor Mutfwang of his support in ending this spate of wanton bloodletting on the Plateau.
The Nigerian leader directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to work with state authorities to provide necessary support to the victims and bring 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.
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The President said: “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.”
He said the attacks will not deter his administration’s efforts to provide security for every Nigerian citizen. “Instead, we will work harder to exterminate forces of evil wherever they are lurking in our country.”
The president prayed for eternal rest for those who lost their lives in the unfortunate incident and succour to affected families.
He called on citizens across the country to unite and foster peace and stability.
“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.”
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.
