Today in Plateau state, over two hundred families in three communities of Barkin Ladi local
government area of Plateau state who were displaced as a result of
crisis that engulfed the communities some months ago have returned back
to their ancestral home .
Our correspondent gathered that the gesture is through the efforts of
the Simon Lalong led government and Operation Safe Haven deployed to
restore lasting peace in Plateau .
It could be recalled that Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State had
pledged to relocate Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state
back to their ancestral home before the end of 2018. .
Addressing the Internally Displaced Persons IDPs before their departure
to their ancestral homes ,accompanied by security Personnel, Governor
Simon Lalong said government and security agencies have put in place
needed mechanism to guarantee comfort and security of the returnees.
Represented by the Acting Secretary to the state government, Richard
Tokgma Governor Lalong assured those whose house were completely burnt
down that government will provide building materials for the rebuilding
of structures to enable them return to their ancestral homes within the
shortest possible time.
Commander of the Special TaskForce, Major General Augustine Agundu,said
security personnel have taken over the communities and will remain there
permanently to avert any attack on the communities.
Transition committee chairman Barkin Ladi,Dickson Chollom,while
appreciating efforts of the state government and security agencies said
it is the first time such commitment is made in returning victims of
attacks in the state.
The returnees are said to be those of
Kakuruk,Kurafalls and Kuzen all in Barkin Ladi local government area.
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