The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Right Honourable Ahmed Idris Wase has condemned in strong terms yet another attack on Yelwa Zagam village in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau state.
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The Deputy Speaker described the attack as “inhuman, senseless and unwarranted”, saying “The attackers must be brought to book.”
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Umar Muhammed Puma on Wednesday, Wase urged the people of Plateau state to remain calm, peaceful, law-abiding and refrain from reprisals that will worsen the already fragile situation.
The Deputy Speaker further called on the citizens of Plateau state to embrace dialogue and proactive peacebuilding measures aimed at steaming out ethnic and religious sentiments among the people for lasting peace.
Wase however Commended security agencies for their timely response, urging them to ensure no stone is left unturned in fishing out the perpetrators of this heinous act.
The Deputy Speaker commiserated with the families of those affected and all law-abiding citizens, urging them to continue to support measures put in place by the federal and the state government in bringing these ugly attacks under control.
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