by Christiana Gokyo, Jos
JOS: The Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has received with rude shock news of a brutal attack orchestrated by unknown persons, which occurred between Nafan Village, in Fan District, and Doruwa Babuje in Ropp District of Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of the state, leading to the death of a 17-year-old Fulani herder and 35 cows.
An eyewitness account records that, the perpetrators of the crime “were riding on motor cycles when they opened fire on the victim, which led to his death, while another person was inflicted with injuries.”
Governor Mutfwang, while sympathizing with the deceased family, condemned in totality the acts of lawlessness and said the unholy act undermines government’s effort in entrenching harmonious living among all and sundry in the state.
He said his administration will no longer tolerate brutal killings of innocent citizens, either in their farms or in any part of the state, while pursing their legitimate means of livelihood.
Governor Mutfwang directed security agencies to hunt and track down the perpetrators of the heinous crimes and ensure justice for the victims.
He urged traditional, community and religious leaders as well as youths and women in the affected communities to collaborate with other stakeholders to commence dialogue and restore normalcy, while criminal elements within the communities should be exposed to face the full wrath of the law.
The governor expressed heartfelt condolences to the affected families and prayed God to grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss and heal the injured.