Mutfwang orders manhunt for attackers of Plateau traders
The Plateau State Government has condemned the reported attack around the State Low-Cost housing area Bukuru, on traders identified as Fulani herders returning from the Bukuru Kara Livestock Market. Our correspondent reports that the herders, who were returning from the market to Bassa LGA, were shot by gunmen, leading to the death of two persons […]
The Plateau State Government has condemned a recent attack on traders returning from the Bukuru Kara Livestock Market, described as a sad and unacceptable incident by the state commissioner of Information and Communications, Joyce Ramnap. Two individuals were killed and eight others injured when gunmen attacked the traders. The government has directed security agencies to investigate the circumstances surrounding the attack, emphasizing the importance of preventing reprisal attacks and maintaining calm within the community.
The Plateau State Police command has also condemned the incident, with the Commissioner of Police, Ayodeji Faniyan, directing the Department of Investigations to find the perpetrators and ensure they face justice. Tactical Teams and Anti-robbery Teams have been mobilized to enhance security within the Jos-Bukuru metropolis. The government is encouraging citizens to cooperate with law enforcement by providing any useful information that could assist in the investigation.
The Plateau State Government remains committed to protecting lives and property, fostering a peaceful environment for all law-abiding citizens.
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