President Muhammadu Buhari with the Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong, within the State House in Abuja, Thursday
President Muhammadu Buhari expressed remorse on Sunday over the reported killing of 86 folks in Plateau by suspected herdsmen.
The suspected herders reportedly attacked 11 communities in Gashish and Ropp Districts of the state.
It was realized that the assault was launched at Xland, Gindin Akwati, Ruku, Nghar, Kura Falls and Kakuruk all in Gashish District.
Reacting to the incident, the President acknowledged this on his twitter deal with that “The grievous lack of lives and property arising from the killing in Plateau in the present day is painful and regrettable.
“My deepest condolences to the affected communities. We is not going to relaxation till all murderers and prison components and their sponsors are incapacitated and delivered to justice.”
Police within the state confirmed the killing of 86 folks in assaults on Razat, Ruku, Nyarr, Kura and Gana-Ropp villages of Gashish District in Barkin Ladi space.
“Sequel to the attack in Gashish District of Barkin Ladi local government area, the Commissioner of Police, Mr Undie Adie after deploying more personnel to the District sent a search and rescue team from the command Headquarters for an on-the-spot assessment,” police spokesman ASP Terna Tyopev stated.
“The crew headed by ACP Edeh John of the Department of Operations additionally had the DPO of Barkin Ladi Division and a Unit Commander from Mopol 38.
“After a cautious search of the villages attacked within the district, it was found that 86 individuals all collectively have been killed and 6 severely injured
“Fifty houses, two cars and 15 motorcycles were completely burnt down.”
Meanwhile, the authorities of Plateau has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Riyom, Barkin Ladi and Jos South areas.