Senator Gyang Describes Attack On Mangu Community As Act Of Terrorism

Senator representing Plateau North Senatorial district, Istifanus Gyang has described the recent killing of 15 persons in Kumbun community of Mangu LGA of Plateau State as “an act of terrorism and a reversal to the dark days”.

Gyang through his Special Adviser, Media and Protocol, Ibrahim Musa Ashoms, said that he received with rude shock the report of the killing of 15 persons at Kumbun, Mangu LGA.

The lawmaker appealed to all citizens in Plateau to “with one voice, condemn and denounce this wickedness”.

Governor Simon Lalong had on Thursday said that security operatives arrested 7 suspects in connection with the incident.

The lawmaker, who is the Deputy Chairman Senate Committee on Defence said he “considers this tragic act as an act of terrorism and a reversal to the dark days”.

“No, not again on the Plateau.

“All citizens on the Plateau should, with one voice, condemn and denounce this wickedness,” he said.

He called on all security agencies to swiftly apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice and to take all appropriate steps to secure law abiding citizens.

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