The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Kalu has strongly condemned the deadly attack on residents of Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, North-Central region of Nigeria.
The attack, which reportedly occurred on Sunday night, claimed several lives and left many others injured, throwing the community into mourning.
Mr. Kalu in a condolence message expressed deep sorrow over the tragic incident, commiserating with the bereaved families and Plateau state government, praying for the speedy recovery of those injured.
He described the attack as senseless and unacceptable, stressing that the sanctity of human life must be upheld at all times.
The Deputy Speaker assured residents that security agencies would leave no stone unturned in tracking down the perpetrators and bringing them to justice.
He called for calm among residents, urging them “to cooperate with law enforcement authorities by providing useful information that could aid ongoing investigations.”
The Deputy Speaker further emphasised the need for strengthened security measures across vulnerable communities and renewed commitment from all stakeholders to ensure lasting peace in Plateau State and across the nation.