The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, on Saturday visited communities that were recently attacked by gunmen in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that on April 2, gunmen attacked Hurti, Josho, Daffo, and other communities in Manguna District of the locality.
Similarly, gunmen on Sunday attacked Zike and Kimakpa communities of Kwall District, Iregwe Chiefdom of Bassa.
In both incidents, the attackers killed scores and destroyed many houses and other properties.Speaking, the minister, who commiserated with the families of those who lost their loved ones, expressed the government’s commitment to the safety of lives and property.
“We are here on behalf of the Federal Government to identify and share in your grief.
“We want to assure you that security agencies will bring these senseless killings to an end. have been adequately briefed, and I want to assure you that we will get to the root of this matter. We will capture the perpetrators of this evil act.
“The president is deeply concerned and has ordered us to find the perpetrators so they can face justice.
