Plateau attack: Tinubu orders arrest of perpetrators

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By Egena Sunday Ode

President Bola Tinubu has condemned the “heinous and brutal” attacks in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State, which resulted in the tragic loss of many lives.

Accordingly, Tinubu directed security agencies to immediately move in, scour every stretch of the zone, and apprehend the culprits, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said in a statement on Tuesday.

No fewer than 147 persons were reportedly killed in a night attacks in two Plateau local governments.

The President also directed immediate mobilization of relief resources for surviving victims of the primitive and cruel attacks as well as medical treatment for the wounded, the statement.

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While condoling with the government and the people of Plateau State, President Tinubu assures Nigerians that these envoys of death, pain, and sorrow will not escape justice, the statement said.

 

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