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From Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja
Member of the House of Representatives, representing Mangu/ Bokkos Federal Constituency, Solomon Maren, has decried the killing of over 100 persons, including women and children, in his constituency, by gunmen.
Maren, in a statement, on Wednesday, expressed dismay that in the last two days, defenceless citizens have been “massacred and butchered in cold blood by terrorist during an overnight unprovoked attack at their houses burnt down including food stuffs, food barns and seedlings.”
The lawmaker said the Federal Government may claim to be doing its best, but that government’s best is not good enough, as it has not been able the stop the killings in years. Nevertheless, he commended “the few gallant officers working without sufficient arms, yet gave themselves to save lives.”
Maren added that ,”these killings are one among many in the constituency, where over 200 persons have been killed in the last four months before this one.
Government may claim to be doing its best but its best is not good enough, since it is not able to stop the killings in years. However, I commend the few gallant officers working without sufficient arms, yet gave themselves to save lives.
“The responsibilities lies in the president to first condemn the dastard act, which we expect him to do so and immediately go ahead to protect lives and properties which is the primary responsibility of the government.
“Therefore I urge the President to order the security agencies to move into the area with immediate effect to curb the killings as well as the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA) and other well spirited organizations to also move in with relief materials for the wounded survivors of the dastard attack.
“While urging for support across boards, I condemn the attack in its entirety and call for calm and no one should take the law into their hands. I commiserate with the government and people of Plateau state, the Miskhakam Meagavul, the Governor Elect of Plateau state and indeed the Chairman of Mangu LGA on the attack and pray for the repose of the souls of those killed.”
