Gov. Mutfwang condemns fresh attack in Plateau community, directs security to fish out perpetrators
Following the fresh attack by unknown persons on Wednesday in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of the state which led to the death of a 17-year-old Fulani herder and 35 cows, the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has directed security operatives to immediately fish out the perpetrators of the act.
Governor Mutfwang while sympathizing with the deceased family, condemned the attack in totality, describing it as an act of lawlessness and said the unholy act undermines government’s effort in entrenching harmonious living among all and sundry in the state.
In a statement signed by Gyang Bere, his director of Press and Public affairs, Governor Mutfwang while expressing rude shock over the incident said his administration will no longer tolerate brutal killings of innocent citizens either in their farms on in any parts of the state while pursing their legitimate means of livelihood.
While urging traditional, community and religious leaders as well as youths and women in the affected communities to collaborate with other stakeholders to commence dialogue and restore normalcy, Governor Mutfwang directed security agencies to hunt and track down the perpetrators of the heinous crimes and ensure justice for the victims.
It was learned that the perpetrators of the crime were riding on motorcycles when they opened fire on the victim, which led to his death while another person inflicted with injury.
