Senators from the 19 northern states under the aegis of Northern Senators Forum have expressed their concerns over the killings in Plateau State, describing the tragic incidents as “sorrowful and weighty”.
In a statement by the Northern Senators signed by the forum spokesperson, Senator Kawu Sumaila, they condemned the acts and condoled the affected families and the Government of the state.
The statement read in part: “It is with profound sorrow and a weighty heart that, as a forum, we address you on the recent tragic incident of mass killing in Plateau State. This brutal act is indefensible, devoid of reason, and stains our shared humanity. We unequivocally condemn such heinous acts and express our deepest condolences to the affected families, loved ones, the people, and the Government of Plateau State.”
The lawmakers in the statement charged the Federal Government to act swiftly in apprehending the perpetrators of the attacks in the state.
“Their immense loss is a collective grief, and we stand united in our determination to seek justice. In our legislative role, we strongly condemn this reprehensible act and call upon the authorities to promptly initiate a comprehensive investigation,” they said.
“Allocating necessary resources to swiftly identify and apprehend the perpetrators is paramount. They must face the full force of the law, ensuring justice prevails. The Northern senators noted that a collective effort will foster resilience to overcome ‘this dark chapter in our history.'”
WikkiTimes had earlier reported the Plateau State governor, Caleb Mutfwang, lamenting the terrorists occupying schools in some local governments of the state for five years.
This is coming barely a day after yet-to-be-identified gunmen on Christmas Eve killed 115 locals and injured several others in over 15 communities in the Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas.
