Insecurity: Lalong Fumes Over Attack On Plateau Community

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has expressed outrage over the attack on Danda Chugwi community in Jos South Local Government Area where not fewer than seven persons were reportedly killed and others injured. 

In a statement by the Director of Press and Public Affairs Dr. Makut Simon Macham, Lalong described the incident as callous and condemnable.

He directed security personnel to ensure that those behind the attack are apprehended and punished according to the law.

He lamented the action of the attackers, noting it is another desperation by crises merchants to instigate disharmony, suspicion, fear and orchestrate agony among the people, leading to further violence. 

According to the Governor, security agencies including the Police, Operation Safe Haven, DSS, Operation Rainbow have been tasked to work with the local intelligence and ensure that those behind the wicked act are fished out.

While sympathising with the families of those killed and those injured, Lalong directed the State Emergency Management Agency and the Peace Building Agency to visit the area and ensure that soccur is given to those affected and the community. 

The Governor urged citizens to continue to cooperate with security agencies, the traditional institution, community leaders and others community security architecture in supporting Government towards exposing the criminals.