The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Abbas Tajudeen and Deputy Speaker, Mr. Benjamin Kalu, have condemned the recent attacks on Ruwi, Manguna, Daffo, 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.
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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.
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has also unequivocally condemned the recent killings in Plateau State by unknown gunmen.
The devastating assaults, which ravaged the communities, reportedly resulted in significant loss of lives and destruction of prosperities.
In a statement, Kalu expressed his deep concern and outrage over the attacks, emphasizing that such wanton killings and bloodletting are unacceptable and stand condemned by every patriotic Nigerian.
He, however welcomed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to apprehending the perpetrators and bringing them to justice, assuring the President of the Parliament’s unwavering support in this endeavour.
The Deputy Speaker also extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, Governor Calab Mutfwang, and the entire people of Plateau State over the unfortunate development.
He urged the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other relevant agencies of government to urgently provide relief items to those affected by the attacks, emphasizing the need for swift action to alleviate the suffering of the victims.
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