Nigerian authorities have condemned the recent heinous attacks on several villages in Plateau State by herders of the Fulani tribe, and promised to hold the killers accountable, although no arrests have been announced six days after attacks began.
Insecurity is a big problem for the government of President Bola Tinubu, who came to power in May after promising to tackle the genocidal terror campaigns during the administration of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari.
Tinubu instructed security agencies to “scour every stretch of the zone and apprehend the culprits,” according to a statement from his office on Tuesday. He also ordered the “immediate mobilization of relief resources” for the survivors and prompt medical treatment for the wounded.
Vice President Kashim Shettima visited the affected villages on Wednesday and said that the ugly incident had shattered the joy of Christmas in all parts of the country. He assured that authorities are working around the clock to ensure that the villagers get justice.
“Your blood, your tears, and your cries stain our collective conscience. We are here for you, we are here, resolute in our commitment to ensuring that the perpetrators of these mindless killings face the full force of the law,” Shettima told the people of Plateau.
Read the full statement from Nigeria’s Presidency: https://twitter.com/FMINONigeria/status/1740276251699421204?t=PyMAzc2dNGLxQasvfquRDw&s=19
—Ezinwanne Onwuka reports for TruthNigeria from Abuja.
