Plateau Gov. Caleb Mutfwang have stated that on Monday, at least 50 people were slain by unidentified gunmen in numerous towns in Mangu and Bokkos local government areas of the State.
The governor made the announcement during a luncheon hosted by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, for troops from Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) in Mangu.
Mutfwang voiced concern about the recent series of attacks and willful destruction of crops and other property by gunmen.
He promised to take tough measures to combat insecurity in the state.
“From intelligence reports available to me, at least 50 persons have been killed in Mangu and Bokkos in the last 48 hours.
“This is unacceptable. Enough is enough. These stupid, senseless and unprovoked acts must stop.
“However, no amount of attacks will break the spirit of Plateau people, we remain resolute and determined to progress as a people,” he said.
The governor thanked the troops for their unrelenting efforts in the fight against insecurity in the state and promised to support the military and other security agencies to secure the state.
“That way, we will prevent some hoodlums, who usually hide under the attacks, to perpetrate other crimes, such as cattle rustling, armed robbery, kidnapping for ransom and other crimes.
“We will also strengthen other security agencies to complement the efforts of the military in tackling insecurity in the state,” the governor said.
In a speech, the Commander of OPSH, Maj.-Gen. Abdusalam Abubakar, said his troops had responded to the attacks.
Abubakar said:
“In the last 48 hours, we have responded to 36 distress calls from different locations, simultaneously.
“As we speak, some of our men are in hospital due to the injuries sustained in attacks.
“But we are committed to ensuring that we put a stop to all criminal activities in Plateau,” he said. (NAN)