Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has called on security operatives to arrest perpetrators of attacks in Kubat Village, Mangu Local Government Area.
The governor gave the directive in a statement Tuesday, signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Makut Simon Macham.
“I woke up Tuesday 16th May 2023 to the distressing news of an overnight attack on Kubat Village in Mangu Local Government where some persons including women and children were reportedly killed”, the governor said in the statement.
He said he is seriously disturbed by the resurgence of such sad developments in the state and has immediately directed security forces to pursue the attackers and ensure they are arrested.
Lalong described the incident as yet another attempt by crises merchants and criminals to return the state to the dark days of pain and agony.
He vowed that the government will stop at nothing to ensure that those behind this scheme are dealt with mercilessly.
The governor commiserated with the victims and assured that the murderers will not be allowed to go unpunished as this is an act that can neither be tolerated or excused no matter the motivation.
He equally directed the State Emergency Management Agency and the Peace Building Agency to visit the area and ascertain the humanitarian need so as to bring succour to the affected while thorough investigation is being carried out.
