(PRESS STATEMENT)
On behalf of the Northern Senators Forum, we hereby condemn in the strongest possible terms the recent attacks on five communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.
The death toll, which has risen to about 50, with many more injured and missing, doesn’t represent the values we stand for as a nation.
This tragic incident is a stark reminder of the insecurity that has plagued some parts of our nation, and we can not afford to let it become the new norm.
We wish to commiserate with the families of the victims, the Plateau State Government, and the people of Plateau State over this tragic incident.
We wish to also commend the Governor of Plateau State Caleb Mutfwang for his efforts to restore calm and prevent retaliation between various ethnic groups.
His leadership is a beacon of hope in these trying times, and we urge him to continue on this path.
The Northern Senators Forum renews its commitment to working with the government and security agencies to develop a robust security framework that protects the lives and property of our citizens. We can not afford to fail in this endeavor.
This recent attack is a wake-up call for all Nigerians. We must come together to build a safer, more secure future for ourselves and future generations.
We owe it to the victims of these senseless attacks to act decisively and ensure that such incidents do not recur.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. We pray for the loss of lives and ask that God grants the families the fortitude to bear the loss.
May the bereaved families find comfort in this mourning period.
E-signed:
Sen. Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua
Chairman, Northern Senators Forum
