The Northern Senators Forum (NSF) on Sunday described the carnage in Plateau State last week, saying it as a tragic incident, and “a stark reminder of the insecurity that has plagued some parts of our nation.”
Chairman of the Forum, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, in a statement to the media vowed that the NSF can not afford to allow the situation to become the new norm.
He assured of the Forum’s renewed commitment to working with the “government and security agencies to develop a robust security framework that protects the lives and property of our citizens. We can not afford to fail in this endeavor.”
Yar’adua’s comments are coming in the wake of the outcry against the dastardly massacre of about 50 persons in five communities in Bokkos local government area of the state.
According to him, “the recent attack is a wake-up call for all Nigerians. We must come together to build a safer, more secure future for ourselves and future generations.
We owe it to the victims of these senseless attacks to act decisively and ensure that such incidents do not reoccur.”
The statement went on to say, “On behalf of the Northern Senators Forum, we hereby condemn in the strongest possible terms the recent attacks.
“The death toll, which has risen to about 50, with many more injured and missing, doesn’t represent the values we stand for as a nation.
“We wish to commiserate with the families of the victims, the Plateau State Government, and the people of Plateau State over this tragic incident.
“We wish to also commend the Governor of Plateau, State Caleb Mutfwang, for his efforts to restore calm and prevent retaliation between various ethnic groups. His leadership is a beacon of hope in these trying times, and we urge him to continue on this path.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims. We pray for the loss of lives and ask that God grants the families the fortitude to bear the loss. May the bereaved families find comfort in this mourning period.”
