Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki has condemned in strong terms the dastardly killing of over 100 defenceless people in several communities in Plateau State.
Armed bandits had stormed the communities in the state on Sunday which was Christmas Eve, killing, maiming and looting. Reports say at least 120 people have died while as many others were injured.
In a lengthy post on his official account on X @bukolasaraki, the two term former Governor of Kwara State and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party said:
“The news of over 100 innocent lives brutally cut short, along with numerous others injured in Christmas Eve attacks perpetrated by marauding gunmen across multiple communities in Plateau State, has left me heartbroken and outraged.
“The audacity of the assailants and the sheer scale of the carnage are reminders of the deep-seated challenges that continue to plague our nation and the urgent need for decisive action to address the root causes of these conflicts.
“I urge the Federal Government to launch an immediate and thorough investigation into this heinous act. No stone must be left unturned, and no perpetrator allowed to go free. All the affected communities should receive justice. All well-meaning Nigerians want answers.
” I extend my deepest condolences to the affected communities and families of those who have lost loved ones in this senseless tragedy. I pray for speedy recovery and healing, both physically and emotionally, for the injured.”
