Plateau Killings: FG Scales Up Intelligence Gathering And Crisis Response – Information Minister Says
The Federal Government has assured that all hands are on deck across the security and intelligence agencies, to scale up intelligence-gathering and crisis-response efforts at the federal level.
The Federal Government stated while condemned in strong terms, the recent killings in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
These were contained in a statement by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris in which he reiterated the commitment of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Administration to securing every inch of Nigerian territory, and ensuring that all forms of criminality by terrorists, bandits and militants are tackled boldly and decisively.
The Information Minister said that President Tinubu has directed security agencies to ensure that the perpetrators of the heinous killings are fished out and brought to justice.
He also said that the President has also directed the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation and other relevant agencies to work with the Plateau State Government to deliver immediate humanitarian relief to the affected communities.
According to Idris; “The Federal Government acknowledges the deep pains being felt by all the victims of these attacks, and pledges to scale up collaboration with and support of the State Governments in the collective task of ensuring lasting peace and security in Nigeria.
“We pray for God’s comfort and healing for all the affected communities and families. May the souls of the dead rest in peace,” he prayed.
