Progressive Governors forum commiserates with Governor Lalong over Jos attacks
By Omolola Fadile, Jos
Members of the Progressives Governors Forum have visited Governor Simon Bako Lalong at the Government House Rayfield Jos, to commiserate with the Government and people of Plateau State over the recent attacks in the State which led to the destruction of lives and properties.
Led by the their Chairman, Governor Atiku Abubakar of Kebbi State, the APC Governors expressed deep sadness over the recent attacks in the State that claimed lives and led to destruction of properties.
He said the attacks in Bassa and Riyom as well as the killing of travellers who were returning from a religious programme in Bauchi were totally unacceptable and highly condemnable. He said the criminal actions were clearly aimed at rubbishing the efforts and achievements of Governor Simon Bako Lalong in restoring peace to the State.
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He commended the people of Plateau State and other Nigerians of goodwill who rose up to speak against the ugly development and also stopping narratives that could have led to a serious breakdown of law and order using religious passions that were attached to the incident.
He sympathised with the victims of the attacks and also announced a donation of 30 million naira from the APC Governors towards alleviating the sufferings of the victims.
Calm in the state
Responding, Governor Lalong appreciated the visit of the Progressives Governors, describing it as a huge source of encouragement during this trying moment for the State.
He told the delegation that the situation is calm and still being monitored.
Lalong also appreciated President Muhammadu Buhari for his intervention which has seen more reinforcement of police and other security agencies to the state.
He assured his colleagues that the State will soon put this incident behind, as the criminals are being fished out for prosecution. He also said wide consultations are being carried out to calm nerves and ensure that there is no repeat of such attacks.
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