From Gyang Bere, Jos
Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum and Governor of Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has condoled with the government and people of Plateau State over the recent murder of over 100 people by terrorists in Kanam and Wase local government areas of the state.
Governor Fayemi who was at Plateau State Government House Rayfield, Jos, on behalf of the forum, condemned the murder of the innocent citizens by the terrorists, saying that this was another attempt to destroy the efforts put in by the Lalong Rescue administration to consolidate peace and security in the state.
Fayemi said the governors’ forum was outraged over the killings, and would continue to do everything possible to support Governor Lalong to overcome the situation and deal with those who are bent on causing chaos in Plateau State which is a natural destination of choice to many.
He announced a donation of N50m by the Nigerian Governors Forum to assist in meeting the needs of victims and supporting those who are displaced.
The NGF chairman also condoled Governor Lalong over the death of Dr. Simon Harry, the Statistician- General of the Federation who died recently and was buried on Friday.
Responding, Governor Lalong said he was delighted to receive the Chairman of the Governors Forum who came on behalf of the other governors to commiserate with the state.
He said the state was devastated by the incident which he described as sheer criminality and another desperate attempt by merchants of crises to take the state back to the dark days.
Lalong assured that the government had beefed up security and also directed that all those involved be arrested and be brought to justice.