Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, has expressed his condolences to victims of an attack in Kubat village, Mangu LGA. The governor has also directed security forces to bring the attackers to justice.
Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has commiserated with victims of an overnight attack on Kubat village of Mangu Local Government Area. Lalong commiserated with the victims in a statement issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham, on Tuesday in Jos. He expressed sadness that the attack claimed the lives of…Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau has commiserated with victims of an overnight attack on Kubat village of Mangu Local Government Area.
Lalong commiserated with the victims in a statement issued by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham, on Tuesday in Jos.The governor directed security forces to pursue the attackers and bring them to justice. He described the attack as another attempt by crises merchants and criminals to return Plateau to the dark days of pain and agony.
‘’The government will stop at nothing to ensure that those behind this scheme are dealt with mercilessly.The governor ordered the State Emergency Management Agency and the state Peace Building Agency to visit the area and ascertain the humanitarian needs of the victims.In this article
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