Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong,
on Friday revealed that two persons were killed during the violence between
Hausas and Igbos in the Plateau, the state capital.
Speaking during a meeting with
community and religious leaders at the Government House in Jos, Lalong said
while two persons were killed several others were injured and hospitalized.
The governor charged all
community and religious leaders to ensure peaceful coexistence in their
respective places of authority.
Stressing that his government
would ensure the protection of lives and property, Lalong urged residents of
the state, irrespective of religion, ethnic and economic status to remain calm.
“Community leaders must ensure
peace in their domains, I as a governor, I cannot be everywhere, you must
ensure that peace reigns. Let us talk to our youth to avoid taking laws into
their hands.”
“Government will handle the
situation effectively, nobody is above the law.
“Our security operatives are up
and doing. Anyone found wanting will face the full wrath of the law, that is
why we imposed curfew.
“We will ensure maximum security
measures in all parts of the state to ensure that no citizen is harmed. As I
speak with you, similar meetings are ongoing in all our local government
councils.”
Following violence between
Hausa and Igbos in Jos, on Thursday, the governor had declared a dusk to
dawn curfew in the state.
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