Lalong condemns fresh killings by bandits in Zamfara, Sokoto

Plateau State governor, Simon Lalong

Gyang Bere, Jos

Plateau State Governor and Chairman of Northern Governor’s Forum,  Simon Bako Lalong has condemned in strong terms the gruesome murder of 20 villagers in Kwaddi Village, Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

He also condemned the killing of 50 persons in Rabbah and Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State by armed bandits.

Lalong, in a statement  by  his Press and  Public Affairs Deputy Director, Solomon John Gujor,  condemned the attacks.

He admonished Nigerians to respect the sanctity of life and treat it with dignity that is prescribed by all religions.

“Plateau State Governor and Chairman of Northern Governor’s Forum, Simon Bako Lalong commiserated with the government and people of Zamfara and Sokoto states over the gruesome murder of 20 villagers in  Kwaddi village, Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State and 50 people in Rabah and Isa Local Government Areas of Sokoto State by armed bandits.”

He lamented that the attacks were becoming too frequent and called on all people of goodwill to join forces to defeat the evil agenda of the perpetrators.

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