Lalong condemns attack on Miners in Jos, orders arrest of perpetrators

Plateau State Governor and Chairman Northern Governors Forum, Barr. Simon Bako Lalong has condemned in strong terms the attack on Miners in Yelwa Zangam general area of Jos North LGA in the early hours of Tuesday 15th February, 2022 which left one person dead and others injured.

He also condemned another attack on a commuter vehicle along road Jos-Jingir road where two persons were killed and others injured.

Lalong in a press statement signed and issued on Wednesday by his Director of Press, Dr. Makut Macham commended security forces for swiftly responding to the situation and restoring normalcy, directed them to go after the attackers and make sure all those behind the attacks are brought to justice.

The Governor also commiserated with the families of the victims and survivors, assuring them that Government will stop at nothing to ensure that those who carried out the dastardly acts are fished out and made to pay for their actions.

He also reiterated his call to citizens to report any suspicious activity within their environment to the Police, Operation Safe Haven, Operation Rainbow, the Civil Defence, other law enforcement agencies, the traditional rulers or other community intelligence channels.

Meanwhile, the Governor has directed the Secretary to the Government of the State to coordinate the response and visit those injured and receiving treatment in the hospital to ensure they are receiving good care.