Lalong orders apprehension of criminals behind recent killings

Worried by the rampant cases of isolated killings in the Northern part of Plateau State, Governor Simon Bako Lalong has directed security agencies to go after criminals behind the dastardly act. 




The governor, who expressed concern over the recent killings of persons even on Friday in Chol, Vwang District of Jos South; and Tamborong, Ganawuri District in Riyom Council, said recurring incidences of such isolated attacks were unacceptable and totally condemnable. 



He said such incidence continued to reoccur partly because those behind such attacks were yet to be arrested and brought to justice, adding that in the recent attacks, lives were lost, animals killed and crops destroyed. 



Lalong, who said there was no justification for the killings as no one was permitted to take the law into his hands ordered security agencies to do everything possible to arrest the perpetrators.

He said: “Recently, we acquired and launched 50 patrol vehicles and 200 motorcycles for use by our security agencies. Our expectation is that these attacks will not only be prevented but wherever any is recorded, the perpetrators will be swiftly arrested and brought to justice.”



“I expect to see a drastic change from now onwards on how we respond to these unfortunate acts. Our people deserve to live in peace and pursue their legitimate means of livelihood without fear of being attacked or killed.”

The governor urged the citizens to assist the security agencies and relevant government bodies with the necessary intelligence to enable them to arrest the fleeing attackers and also get to the root cause of the recurring incidences.