Vice President Kashim Shettima and Plateau State Governor Barr Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang have visited the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camps serving as shelters to people affected by the cruel attacks in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
The Vice President was accompanied by the National Security Adviser (NSA) Mallam Nuhu Ribadu and top government officials.
He addressed the IDP leaders at Bokkos Mini Stadium, expressing sympathy to the people and government of Plateau State.
Shettima assured that the Federal Government has initiated measures to bring the perpetrators to justice.
The Vice President emphasized the determination of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration to dispense justice, conveying the President’s deep sympathy to the affected families.
He lamented the unfortunate incident that marred the joy of Christmas in Plateau and other parts of the nation, stating that the government will not rest until the perpetrators are brought to justice.
Governor Mutfwang, thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for delegating the Vice President, the National Security Adviser and all security Chiefs to come and evaluate all the contending issues afresh, to facilitate continued dialogue and harmonization of ideas in the collective interest of the people of Plateau State.
He said the visit of the Vice President was a demonstration of a strong political will towards ending all forms of insecurity confronting the state.
Among those who were part of the visit include Senator Simon Lalong, Senator Joshua Dariye, Senator Simon Mwadkon, Senator Diket Plang, the Gbong Gwom Jos, Da Jacob Gyang Buba, traditional rulers, Secretary to the Government of Plateau, Arc. Samuel Jatau, Chief of Staff, Engr. Jeremiah Satmak, Commissioners and Heads of Agencies.
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