Gov. Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau says no fewer than 50 people were killed by a yet-to-be identified gunmen in several communities in Mangu and Bokkos Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.
The governor disclosed this at the Luncheon organised by the Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) for troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) on Monday in Mangu.
Mutfwang, who expressed his dismay with the spate of attacks and wanton destruction of farmlands and other properties, promised to adopt stringent measures toward tackling all forms of insecurity in the state.
”From intelligence reports available to me, over 50 persons have been killed in Mangu and Bokkos in the last 48 hours.
”This is unacceptable; enough is enough. These stupid, senseless and unprovoke act must stop.
”However, no amount of attacks will brake the spirit of Plateau people, we remain resolute and determined to progress as a people,”he said.
The governor, who thanked the troops for their unrelenting efforts toward tackling insecurity in the state, promised to support the military and other security agencies to secure the state.
”That way, we will prevent some hoodlums who usually hide under the attacks to perpetrate other crimes such as cattle rustling, armed robbery, kidnapping for ransom and other crimes.
”We will also strengthen other security agencies to compliment the efforts of the military in tackling insecurity in the state,”he said.
Speaking, the Commander of OPSH, Maj.-Gen. Abdusalam Abubakar, said his troops had responded to the attacks.
”In the last 48 hours, we have responded to 36 distress calls from different locations simultaneously.
”As we speak, some of our men are currently in the hospital due to the injuries sustained in attacks.
”But we are committed to ensuring that we put a stop to all criminal activities in Plateau,”he said.(NAN)