The Security Meeting which was held at the Government House Rayfield Jos was chaired by Governor Simon Bako Lalong.
He said the council condemned the dastardly act and remains committed to sustaining the search for other fleeing perpetrators who must be arrested and dealt with swiftly.
The Governor also stated that the Security Council mandated the security agencies to sustain the presence of their personnel on the ground to rebuild confidence and halt any further affront on innocent citizens.
Lalong also disclosed that Government will immediately step in to address the plight of displaced persons in the area and work towards restoring normalcy.
The Governor also announced the plans to step up engagement both at local and State levels which will lead to the setting up of an Engagement Committee to douse the tension generated by the unfortunate incident.
The council also appealed to citizens to increase vigilance and avoid any action that can lead to escalation of the situation. He assured that Government will not fold its arms to see its citizens being maimed and killed by criminals for no reason.
It would be recalled that the Deputy Governor Prof. Sonni Tyoden, the Secretary to the Government of the State Prof. Danladi Abok Atu, and security Chiefs in the State visited the affected areas on Wednesday.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham
Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State.
19th May 2023.
