Plateau State governor, Barr Caleb Mutfwang, has again condemned in strong terms the renewed deadly attacks that have claimed several lives and property in Kopnanle community in Mangu and Mandar Shar village of Bokkos local government area of the state, tasking security agents to arrest and bring the perpetrators to book.
The attacks occurred on Friday night leaving several members of the affected communities injured.
Governor Mutfwang described the attacks as unfortunate and unacceptable, “especially now that the government is diligently working to restore peace and security and to facilitate the return of displaced persons to their homes.”
In a statement issued in Jos by the director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, the governor warned perpetrators of the dastardly acts to desist forthwith as government is determined to fish them out to face justice.
While appreciating the intervention of security agencies in the protection of lives and property in the state, Governor Mutfwang urged them to redouble their efforts in discharging their constitutional responsibility of protecting innocent communities.
He expressed deep sympathy to the bereaved families and the affected communities and prayed for quick healing of those who sustained gunshot injuries.
The governor called on community stakeholders across the state to activate dispute resolution mechanisms in tackling issues of disagreement and report early warning signs to constituted authorities without delay for prompt intervention.
He called for vigilance and fostering of inter-community relations by residents of the state, particularly now that the rainy season is setting in to ensure a safer and successful farming period.