President Bola Tinubu has reacted to the killing of over 50 people in various communities of Bokkos Local Government Area by some yet-to-be-identified gunmen.
The president said the killers once arrested would be made to face severe punishment in line with the provisions of the law.
In a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy on Saturday, April 4, Tinubu condoled with the families of the victims of the attack in the LGA.
The president also commiserated with the government and governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang on the killing of residents of the state by gunmen.
He urged the affected community members to work closely with relevant security agencies to ensure that the perpetrators of the attacks are apprehended.
Tinubu also assured the governor of his total support in ending this spate of wanton bloodletting on the Plateau State.
In addition, the president directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to work with state authorities to provide necessary support to the victims and bring immediate relief to the affected communities and those wounded during the attacks.
He said, “The report of another violent attack in communities in Plateau State by mindless gunmen saddens me. The latest attacks on defenceless citizens are unacceptable. I have directed security agencies to hunt down the attackers, and they will face severe punishment when apprehended.
“These intermittent attacks should have no place in our country at a time when we are working so hard to restore peace and order in all parts of our country. This unfortunate incident will never dampen and slow us down in our duty to protect every Nigerian citizen. Instead, we will work harder to exterminate forces of evil wherever they are lurking in our country.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims’ families and all those affected by this senseless violence. No community should have to endure such tragedy,” Tinubu said.
He urged the people of Plateau State and Nigerians at large to unite for stability and peace across the country while upholding shared humanity which binds every citizen.
