From Jude Dangwam, Jos
The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has condemned the recent brutal attacks on innocent people in Mper village of Bwai as well as Kogul community of Panyam, in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State by suspected bandits.
He expresses pained by the continuing attacks on communities in the state and directed security agencies to hunt the killers and bring them to face the full wrath of the law.
The Governor in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs Mr. Gyang Bere on Friday wondered why some individuals would “invade a community, kill and maim the people as well as destroy houses and property worth millions of naira for no just reason.”
He reaffirmed his commitment to explore all available legal avenues to fish out the perpetrators of the dastardly acts.
Mutfwang disclosed that government is mapping out strategies to ensure that the circle of attacks and killings in the state is brought to an end and sued for the cooperation of security agencies and the citizens for the realization of such goal.
The Governor sympathized with communities across the state that have lost their loved ones in recent times, adding that government shares in their pains. And appealed that they take solace in God as everything is being done to end the protracted killings.
While wishing those who sustained injuries, a speedy recovery, the Governor said his administration’s resolved is that the pursuit of peace and unity remains very firm and will continue to be a priority until the desired results are achieved for the greater good of the state.