Northern governors condemn execution of aid workers

The Northern Governors Forum has condemned the alleged execution of four aid workers by terrorists in North-eastern Nigeria.

It would be recalled that the aid workers were reportedly abducted near Damasak in Borno State in July and had been in captivity despite all efforts to secure their release and freedom until their alleged execution.

Chairman of the Forum and Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong in a statement signed by his Director of Media Public Affairs, Dr Makut Simon Machan, decried the heinous act, describing it as regrettable and conduct that will not go unpunished.

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Lalong said he was saddened by the development which is not only condemnable, but also a crime against humanity and good conscience and commiserated with the family and loved ones of the aid workers for the anguish which befell them simply because their relatives offered themselves to serve humanity and help those in need.

Lalong reiterates that “as Northern governors, we are determined to continue working with the Federal Government, security agencies, the citizens and all stakeholders in overcoming this evil that is perpetrated by criminally minded persons.”

The Chairman urged aid workers and those offering essential services to IDPs and other needy people in the North East and other areas not to be deterred by this setback which cannot be allowed to rubbish the sacrifices and good work that has been put into the fight against insurgency.