The Mangun Old Students Association (MAOSA) has raised the alarm over the wanton killings and destruction of property in five Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
The association in a statement made available to our correspondent on Monday, named the affected council areas to include; Mangu, Barkin-Ladi, Riyom, Bokkos and Bassa
The statement signed by its Coordinator and Secretary, Mrs Philemon Dagwa and Waja Nyalwat of Set 85, “The Pillar Set” of the association, described the development as callous and unacceptable
According to the statement, “We strongly condemn in totality, the consciously and well calculated evil attack and massacre of lives and destruction of property meted to Mangu LGC in particular, by some people who don’t want peace for Plateau.
“Markets and several schools in villages like Washna, Jing, Lakas, Pushit, Kombun and others have been destroyed along with houses and Churches, making it near impossible for students to resume studies.
“It’s unfortunate that markets are closed and teeming pupils and students are still at home because their schools are no more, nor can they return to their homes that are destroyed due to the activities of the dare devil attackers.
“We hereby call on the Federal Government, corporate organisations and philanthropists to come to the aid of the affected villagers, many of whom are taking refuge in some churches and schools in various towns and nearby communities, ” the association said.
MAOSA commended the Caleb Mutfwang PDP-led administration for its quick response by arresting the situation and restoring the peace being enjoyed in Mangu LGA.
The pillar set added :“We’re also grateful to the First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Oluremi Bola-Tinubu, for coming to the aid of the survivors and displaced persons with the donation of N500 million.”
The association, however, commiserated with the families of those who lost their lives in the crisis and prayed God to grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss and trauma.
