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By Emmanuel Adeleke
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the heinous and brutal attacks in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
Recall that gunmen on Saturday and Sunday attacked residents in many communities in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas.
The gunmen razed houses and looted properties in the communities, especially in Mushu village.
A statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Media & Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, said the president has directed security agencies to immediately move in, scour every stretch of the zone and apprehend the culprits.
According to Ngelale, the president also directed immediate mobilisation of relief resources for surviving victims of the primitive and cruel attacks as well as medical treatment for the wounded.
Tinubu condoled with the government and the people of Plateau State, assuring Nigerians that these envoys of death, pain, and sorrow will not escape justice.
The attacks which started in Bokkos spilled into neighbouring Barkin Ladi where 30 people were found dead, according to the local government chairman, Danjuma Dakil.
On Sunday, Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang condemned the violence, calling it “barbaric, brutal and unjustified.”
“Proactive measures will be taken by the government to curb ongoing attacks against innocent civilians,” said Gyang Bere, the governor’s spokesperson.
Gunfire could still be heard on late Monday afternoon, according to reports from the region.