Speaker Abbas, Kalu condemn Plateau massacre

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, and his Deputy, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, on Saturday condemned in the strongest terms the recent attacks on Ruwi, Manguna, Daffo, Josho, and Hurti communities in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.

The reported attacks claimed many lives, with scores injured, mostly women and children.

The Speaker specifically expressed anger over the attacks, describing them as senseless and barbaric.

Speaker Abbas lamented the killings, injuries, and destruction of property, describing the incident as “one too many.”

While commiserating with the families of the victims, the Speaker charged relevant security agencies with arresting and prosecuting the attackers, warning that impunity has severe consequences.

The Speaker sent his deepest condolences to the people and government of Plateau State while praying to Almighty God to accept the souls of the deceased and console their families.

In the same vein, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu, unequivocally condemned the recent killings in Plateau State by unknown gunmen.

The gunmen had recently invaded Ruwi, Hurti, and Tadai communities in Bokkos Local Government Area of the state, as well as Manguna and Dafo villages, launching brutal attacks on many homes and families.

The devastating assaults, which ravaged the communities, reportedly resulted in significant loss of life and destruction of properties.

In a statement, Hon. Kalu expressed his deep concern and outrage over the attacks, emphasising that such wanton killings and bloodletting are unacceptable and stand condemned by every patriotic Nigerian.

He, however, welcomed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s commitment to apprehending the perpetrators and bringing them to justice, assuring the President of the Parliament’s unwavering support in this endeavour.

The Deputy Speaker also extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims, Governor Caleb Mutfwang, and the entire people of Plateau State over the tragic development.

He urged the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other relevant government agencies to urgently provide relief items to those affected by the attacks, emphasising the need for swift action to alleviate the suffering of the victims.

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