Member representing Barkin Ladi/Riyom Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Engr. Fom Chollom Dalyop has urged Security Agencies to take advantage of the President Bola Tinubu’s directive and fish out the Christmas Eve attackers and killers of Villagers in Bokkos, Barkin Ladi and Mangu local government areas.
In a statement personally signed by the lawmaker and issued to Journalists in Jos, the lawmaker who had visited some of the affected Communities to identify with them and access level of destruction, revealed that the unprovoked and dastardly attacks were not only well coordinated, but also simultaneously executed.
Fom Dalyop commended the quick response of the President and Commander in Chief of the Nigerian Armed forces, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for sending a high powered delegation, led by the Vice President, Kashim Shettima to visit and comfort the victims.
While applauding the President for not just condemning the wicked act, but directing security agencies to arrested and prosecuted accordingly, the lawmaker prayed that the Presidential directive will yield fruit in no distant time, as it will not only bring succour to the affected persons and communities, but also serve as deterrent to the perpetrators of this, and similar genocidal attacks.
“The security forces should therefore take advantage of this Presidential directive and ensure that the needful is achieved.
“In addition, the Federal government should consider a full scale investigation of these unprovoked and dastardly attacks in Plateau and other States, with a view to curtail these unnecessary pains inflicted on innocent and law abiding Nigerians. The Federal government should in addition, consider immediate despatch of relief materials to the survivors, most of whom are presently in IDP camps. Furthermore, compensations for properties lost should also be a matter of urgent accomplishment.
“Finally, the victims who have lost their beloved ones and property, as well as those injured and receiving treatment, are hereby requested to continue to remain calm and law abiding, and put their trust in God Almighty. We in the Legislature, and representatives of the people assure you all of our commitment to continue to make laws that will promote peace and peaceful coexistence.” Added the lawmaker.
He noted that it is on record that the attacks left more than 200 people dead, thousands injured and presently nursing wounds from guns and machetes, properties worth billions of naira destroyed, and several others now in IDP camps.