President of Nigeria, Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the killings in Plateau State – and directed security agencies to step in, thereby arresting the culprits.
TheLensNG gathered that gunmen commenced the attacks on Saturday in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state, which has resulted in the death of over 100 people.
Meanwhile, President Tinubu in a statement on Tuesday ordered the security agencies to commence investigation and bring the culprits to book.
“I strongly condemn the heinous and brutal attacks in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State, which have tragically resulted in the loss of many lives.
“I have directed our security agencies to immediately move in, scour every part of the zone, and apprehend the culprits responsible for these atrocities,” he stated.
He added that preparations are ongoing for the provision of relief materials to the survivors, stressing that the perpetrators will not go unpunished.
His words: “Furthermore, I have ordered the immediate mobilization of relief resources for the surviving victims of these primitive and cruel attacks, as well as ensuring medical treatment is provided for the wounded.
“While condoling with the government and the people of Plateau State, I assure all Nigerians that the envoys of death, pain, and sorrow responsible for these acts will not escape justice.”
