Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reacted to the Plateau Christmas killings, calling for immediate action by the security forces.
In a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, his
Special Adviser on Media & Publicity, Tinubu in strong terms condemned the killings, directing security operatives to “immediately move in, scour every stretch of the zone, and apprehend the culprits”.
Read the statement below:
“President Tinubu condemns heinous attacks in Plateau, directs immediate apprehension of culprits
“President Bola Tinubu strongly condemns 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.
“President Tinubu directs security agencies to immediately move in, scour every stretch of the zone, and apprehend the culprits.
“The President also directs immediate mobilization of relief resources for surviving victims of the primitive and cruel attacks as well as medical treatment for the wounded.
“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”.
