The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, Ph.D., GCON, has condemned, in the strongest terms, the recent attacks on Ruwi, Manguna, Daffo, and Josho and Hurti communities in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The reported attacks claimed many lives, with scores injured, mostly women and children.
The Speaker specifically expressed anger over the attacks, saying they were senseless and barbaric.
Speaker Abbas lamented the killings, injuries, and destruction of property, describing the incident as “one too many.”
While commiserating with the families of the victims, the Speaker charged relevant security agencies with arresting and prosecuting the attackers, warning that impunity has more consequences.
The Speaker sent his deepest condolences to the people and the government of Plateau State, while praying to the Almighty God to accept the souls of the deceased and console their families.
Signed:
Musa Abdullahi Krishi
Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, House of Representatives, Federal Republic of Nigeria.