Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong woke up Tuesday 16th May 2023 to distressing news of an overnight attack on Kubat Village in Mangu Local Government where some persons including women and children were reportedly killed.
Governor Lalong who is seriously disturbed about the sad development has immediately directed security forces to pursue the attackers and ensure they are arrested.
He describes this as yet another attempt by crises merchants and criminals to return the State to the dark days of pain and agony, vowing that the Government will stop at nothing to ensure that those behind this scheme are dealt with mercilessly.
While condemning the act, the Governor commiserates with the victims and assures that the murderers will not be allowed to go unpunished as this is an act that can neither be tolerated or excused no matter the motivation.
The Governor has equally directed the State Emergency Management
Agency and the Peace Building Agency to visit the area and ascertain the humanitarian need so as to bring succour to the affected while thorough investigation is being carried out.
GOVERNOR LALONG COMMISSIONS PROJECTS
Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has commissioned some projects executed by his administration. The Governor was in Riyom to commision the General Hospital and trauma centre.
Thereafter, he commiserated the Riyom mini water treatment plant before proceeding to Vom to commission the revived Kuru Genery which was moribund for over 30 years.
He was also at the Mineral House to commission the facility in Bukuru where he said he was happy that the business of mining was being made formal for the benefit of the State.
He also commissioned the Lalong Legacy primary school in Bukuru and named a hall after the Da Gwom Rwey Gyel who was elevated recently to 2nd class stool after 54 years as District Head.
He then proceeded to the Dominos Pizza in Jos to commission the facility which he said was a prove that businesses have returned to Plateau.
He also commissioned the City Line printing machine in Nigeria Standard as well as the new NUJ Secretariat Complex in Jos which he said was his way of thanking the media for their support over the years.
President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to commission other projects such as the British-American Flyover and Dualisation to Lamingo Junction Roundabout. Others are the New Diagnostic Centre at the Plateau Specialists Hospital Jos as well as the NCDC Command and Staff College Jos.
Dr. Makut Simon Macham
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