Gov. Lalong Orders Security Forces To Go After Terrorists In Plateau State

… Commiserates with victims

Plateau State Governor, Simon Bako Lalong has vowed to make it difficult for terrorists and other criminals to set their bases in any part of the state and use same to launch attacks on innocent citizens.

Governor Lalong while reacting to the terrorists attacks on some Communities in Kanam ana Wase local government of Plateau state condemned the irresponsible act and vowed that those behind the attacks will be made to pay heavy.

Lalong who expressed deep regrets for the dastardly act said he has directed security forces to dominate the area after their initial response, which put a stop to the carnage.

Governor Lalong said The State Security Council has adopted far-reaching measures to strengthen all security agencies to respond to all situations that cause a breach of peace in any part of the state.

According to the Governor, Plateau state will never be used as a safe haven for terrorists to set up camps and use same to wreak havoc on Communities and innocent people in the area and elsewhere.

Lalong who sympathized with the Communities affected, promised them justice as those behind the attacks will not be allowed to go without punishment.

He directed the State Emergency Management Agency(SEMA) and the Peace Building Agency to immediately visit the areas, assess the situation and provide relief as well as trauma management.

Lalong said the State has already approached the Federal Government for collaboration to deal with the terrorists hibernating in the area once and for all to enable people to go about their legitimate businesses without molestation and harassment.