Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has called for calm over the recent attack on Farinlamba Turu community in Jos South Local Government Area.
Governor Lalong’s appeal was contained in a statement issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham, on Thursday, in Jos, the Plateau State capital.
NAN reports that the community was attacked on April 25 where six people were reportedly killed at a mining spot. The governor, while sympathising with the families of the victims, assured them that the government was determined to ensure that those who take joy in causing pain on innocent citizens were dealt with.
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