Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, says security agencies are closing in on perpetrators of attacks in the state, assuring all that the government is determined to bring those responsible to justice.\n<\/p>\n
The governor stated this on Tuesday during the swearing-in of newly appointed special advisers and honorary special advisers at the New Government House, Little Rayfield, Jos.\n<\/p>\n
Confirming Monday night\u2019s attack on Gero community in Jos South Local Government Area, which left seven people dead, Mutfwang described the incident as sad.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cLet me use this occasion to sadly inform you that we had another attack yesterday. It is sad that this happened not too far away from the city, in Gero, behind Gero settlement, and it led to quite a number of casualties,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He called on communities to remain vigilant and support security agencies with timely and credible information.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe continue to encourage communities that we must increase our vigilance. The security forces cannot be everywhere; they can only cover some places.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen they get the appropriate information, they will react. But sometimes the reaction comes late because, by the time the information gets to them, it is impossible to have saved the situation,\u201d the governor stated.<\/p>\n
Mutfwang expressed optimism that those behind the latest attack would be apprehended, noting that investigators had recovered useful evidence at the scene. <\/p>\n
\u201cBy the grace of God, we will continue to do our best to apprehend the perpetrators. This particular attack left some bits of evidence that we are trailing,\u201d he said.\n<\/p>\n
The governor also gave an update on efforts to prosecute suspects linked to previous attacks in the state, particularly in Kombun District of Mangu Local Government Area.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cBy the grace of God, the leader of that attack is in our net, and we are continuing to put people on trial. We are going to continue to put people on trial.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cThe security agencies in recent months have been turning the heat on these criminal elements,\u201d he added.\n<\/p>\n
Mutfwang reaffirmed his administration\u2019s commitment to working with security agencies and local communities to strengthen intelligence gathering, prevent further attacks and ensure that perpetrators face the full wrath of the law.\n<\/p>\n
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