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BASSA,
BOKKOS ATTACKS: LALONG COMMISERATES WITH FAMILIES, OUTLINES MEASURES TO END CIRCLE
OF VIOLENCE
By
Ayuba Jacob.
15th
March, 2018
Governor Simon Bako Lalong of Plateau State,
North Central Nigeria has commiserated with the families of those who lost
their love ones in the series of attacks that took place in Bassa and Bokkos
Local Government Areas of the State recently.
Addressing citizens of the state on Wednesday
on the issue, Lalong said he was doing that with a heavy heart because the
peace and stability of the state was being threatened by those he called evil
forces determined to take the state back to the gory moments of the past.
The governor said, “Many of you must have
heard of the recent attacks in Miango District of Bassa and Bokkos Local
Government Areas respectively within the past one week. These series of
systematic attacks orchestrated by armed men have led to the destruction of
innocent lives and properties in these affected communities.As a responsible
government that shares in the plight of its citizens, we condemn in the
strongest possible terms the resurgence of violent attacks in some of our
communities in Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Arears.
“Let me on behalf of the good and peace
loving people of Plateau State commiserate with the families of those who have
lost their dear ones in these series of attacks.To those who sustained varying
degrees of injuries, we assure you that government will give you the necessary
support to overcome your loss and your hurts.
I pray for the repose of the souls that were
lost as a result of this renewed violence and also pray God to assuage the
anguish of their bereavement”.
Governor Lalong assured the people of
unwavering commitment of his administration to deliver on the promise of peace
and security. He said that although the emerging conflict trend has affected
collective efforts to further consolidate the gains of post conflict peace-building
process, his administration’s commitment to ensure the security of lives and
property remained unshakeable.
The governor further announced measures taken
to arrest the vicious circle of violent attacks in the state.
According to him, “As part
of measures to in the interim arrest the vicious cycle of violent attacks. We
are poised to immediately review our State security architecture while working
closely with Security Agencies to arrest and prosecute the perpetrators of
these heinous crimes.
Let me assure our citizens that some arrests
have already been made and the suspects will be arraigned before the relevant
authorities in no distant future.
“Meanwhile, beyond these interim measures, we
have developed a sustainable policy response to the protracted conflict in the
State as contained in the Road Map to Peace document which was recently
launched by Mr. President.This document contains sustainable solutions to the
challenges of peace and security in Plateau State.
The Rescue Administration is determined to
implement the details of this plan considering the potential it holds for the
future of our state in terms of peace and security”.
Lalong called on all citizens to remain calm
and to volunteer useful information to security Agencies about any suspicious
movement or person around neighborhoods.
He further implore citizens to shun rumours
and inflammatory speeches capable of disturbing the peace adding that there is
the need to work together at a critical moment like this so as to lend support
to those directly affected by the unfortunate incidents. The governor said it’s
important and significant to focus on what binds us together as against those
that are threatening to tear us apart.
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