By: Valentine Adese (JP),
Governor Simon Bako Lalong has warned trouble makers bent on fomenting trouble in Plateau State to desist, as the State Government would not allow any form of lawlessness to disrupt the peace of the state.
Governor Lalong, while reacting to the reported skirmishes around Rukuba road area in Jos where some persons were reportedly killed, including innocent commuters, condemned the act and immediately directed security agencies to swiftly identify and arrest the perpetrators, while dominating the area to restore calm.
According to a Plateau State Government press statement signed by, Dr. Makut Simon Macham, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, dated 14th August, 2021, Governor Lalong said, “the attack on innocent citizens, no matter their backgrounds will never be tolerated in Plateau State and those, who are found to be behind such attacks will be dealt with decisively to serve as, deterrence and restore public order”.
Adding that, “The Governor however commends security agencies for their immediate response leading to the arrest of some suspects and the restoration of calm to the area”.
While commiserating with the families of those affected, the Governor reassured, all law abiding citizens that, “security has been beefed up around the area, as well as, the entire metropolis to forestall further breach of the peace.
“He reminded the citizens to remain vigilant and be security conscious in reporting suspicious persons and behaviour within their domains to enable law enforcement agencies respond appropriately”.
Meanwhile, Governor Lalong has directed the Secretary to the Government of the State, Prof. Danladi Abok Atu, to visit the areas and ascertain the situation, as well as, ensure that, those injured receive adequate medical attention.
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