Plateau state government says it is intensifying collaboration with security agencies to bring to an end attacks on communities by criminal elements who are bent on taking the state back to the dark days.
State commissioner of Information & Communication Yakubu Dati in a statement commiserating with the people of Foron particularly, Abonong where 8 people were killed and many houses burnt as confirmed by the police conveyed the deep sympathy of Governor Simon Lalong.
Dati said Governor said Governor Lalong has directed security agencies to leave no stone on unturned in ensuring that the perpetrators of the dastardly act are brought to justice.
He recalls various peace initiatives being put in place by Governor Lalong to ensure lasting peace in the state, the latest being the just ended Northern Region Christian Association of Nigeria summit in Jos.
The government explained the review of the criminal justice act in the state is to ensure criminals are tried in the state.
Dati conveys the condolences of Governor Lalong to all those who lost their loved ones and property including the Church of Christ in Nations which lost a priest and his family in the attack.
The Governor appreciates COCIN for providing sanctuary for some IDPs as well as other organizations for their role in bringing succour to victims of conflict.
The statement implores citizens not to give up on the State’s cherished values of peace and hospitality. As such they should not take laws into their hands when provoked but collaborate with security agencies to prevent any brake down of law and order and bring criminal elements to justice.