President Muhammadu Buhari has
described as regrettable the killings in Plateau state.
Over 100 people reportedly lost
their lives on Saturday, though the police put the death toll at 86.
The attacks were blamed on
suspected herdsmen. Buildings, including churches, were burnt, while vehicles
and property worth millions of naira destroyed.
Reacting via his Twitter handle,
Buhari expressed condolence to the affected communities.
“The grievous loss of lives and
property arising from the killing in Plateau today is painful and regrettable,”
he said.
“My deepest condolences to the
affected communities. We will not rest until all murderers and criminal
elements and their sponsors are incapacitated and brought to justice.’’
The presidency, via Twitter, also
called for calm, while assuring the people that all efforts would be put in
place to avoid a repeat of the incident.
“President @MBuhari has been
briefed on the deeply unfortunate killings across a number of communities in
Plateau State, today. @HQNigerianArmy and @PoliceNG are supporting the
determined efforts of Governor @SimonLalong to end the attacks and bring relief
to affected communities,” the tweet read.
“The President appeals for calm,
and assures that no efforts will be spared to bring the perpetrators to
justice, and prevent a recurrence / reprisal attacks. The President and the
entire Federal Government stand with the Government and people of Plateau at
this sad time.
Following the attacks, the state
government imposed a curfew on Riyom,
Barakin Ladi and Jos south local government areas.
Despite the restriction of
movement, aggrieved youths trooped to streets across the state on Sunday to
protest the mass killing.
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