Buhari Orders Army, Police To Stop ‘Madness’ In Plateau

By Jide Afolabi, Jos

President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the army and police to stop the “madness ” which led to recent killings of at least 28 people in Bassa communities of Plateau state.

This was disclosed in a statement made available to CityMirrorNews  by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity , Garba Shehu.

The statement read , “President Muhammadu Buhari has received with deep sadness and regret, news of the recent killings of at least 20 people in Plateau State, during what has been described as a reprisal attack by some herdsmen.

“President Buhari believes that this madness has gone too far. He has instructed the military and the police to not only bring the violence to an instant end , but to draw up a plan to ensure that there are no further attacks and reprisal attacks by one group against the other.

“President Buhari is devoted to the sanctity of Nigeria ’s unity , and he encourages Nigerians of all groups to learn to live together in peace and harmony.

“He commiserates with the governor and people of Plateau State, and with those who lost their loved ones , friends and family: May God comfort them as only He can.”

Meanwhile, another community, Jol in Barkin Ladi local government area was attacked yesterday by unknown gunmen.

One of our sources who do not want his name in print, disclosed that more than five people were injured in the attack and called on the government to put a stop to communal violence in the state.