Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has expressed sadness over the coordinated attacks by bandits that claimed the lives of 12 people and property destroyed in some parts of Barkin Ladi Local Government area of the State. The affected communities are Kak, Ranyam, Nging, Lohala and Buka.
Governor Mutfwang in a Press statement signed and issued on Sunday by his Director of Press and Public Affairs Mr Gyang Bere sympathizing with the victims and their families, condemned in strong terms, the bloody attacks that perished lives of many innocent lives and urged the security agencies to diligently execute their constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property in the state to put a stop to the wanton spilling of blood and burning of property.
He challenges the security agencies in the state to consider the redeployment of more personnel to the communities that are under attack to prevent further destruction of lives and properties. He appealed to them to remain neutral and refrain from meddling in local politics that is outside their purview.
Mutfwang reiterated the commitment of his administration to work with the existing security apparatus at the federal level, using multifaceted approaches to secure innocent communities who have been under invasion by the bandits.
He saluted the gallantry of some of the officers and men of various security agencies who have made sufficient sacrifices in curbing the spate of attacks and encouraged them to put in more effort to halt the ugly trend.
While commiserating with the families of the deceased, Governor Mutfwang reassured Plateau citizens of his commitment to addressing their plights, particularly the issues of insecurity to bequeath the requisite development and progress the state is yearning for.
He called on citizens irrespective of tribe, religion or political affiliations to join hands with the government in finding lasting solutions to the unwarranted attacks on innocent villagers without any form of provocation.
