- Tinubu Condemns Plateau Killings, Orders Swift Justice
- Tinubu calls for calm
- Urges Plateau State government to take decisive action
President Bola Tinubu has denounced the recent killing of travellers in Plateau State, labeling the incident as both “barbaric” and “unacceptable.”
Eko Hot Blog reports that he has also instructed security agencies to act swiftly in tracking down those responsible and ensuring they face justice without delay.
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This directive was made known in a statement issued on Sunday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
The statement read, “President Bola Tinubu has condemned the killing of travellers in Plateau State, urging security forces to ensure the arrest and punishment of the culprits.
“Reacting to the news of the murder of 12 wedding guests, including the father and brother of the groom, the President described the heinous action as unacceptable and barbaric.
“The victims, many of them injured, were travelling from Zaria, in Kaduna State, to Jos, in Plateau State. President Tinubu directs the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) to work with other security and intelligence agencies to ensure those responsible for the attack are held accountable.
“The President called for calm, promising not to allow the dastardly act to go unpunished. The Government of Plateau State must take decisive action in handling these vicious cycles of violence.
“The state government must work with security agents to get to the root of this recent incident and use it as a deterrent against future occurrences.
“Freedom of movement by all citizens is non-negotiable. We will not tolerate any attempt by anyone or group of people to curtail that fundamental freedom through acts of extreme violence and fear.
“The President commiserates with the victims’ families and the people and government of Kaduna State.”
