Tinubu swore the armed men behind the highlands will not escape the punishment

Tinubu Ball President on Saturday swear that the armed people responsible for new attacks in the State of the highlands will not be punished.

Armed people for a week attacking the Ruwi, Hurti and Tadai communities in the Bokkos Regional Government, as well as Manguna and Dafo villages, and killed more than 50 people.

They also destroyed property in the community.

In a statement issued by special advisors about information and strategies, Bayo Onanuga, the President expressed deep sadness of violent attacks and directing security bodies to track the attackers.

He promised that the attackers would face the severe punishment that had been arrested.

Tinubu said: “The latest attack on helpless citizens is unacceptable. This intermittent attack has no place in our country, especially when we work tirelessly to restore peace and order.

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“This unfavorable event will not slow down us in our duties to protect every Nigerian. Conversely, we will intensify efforts to eradicate the power of crime wherever they are found.”

The President gave a condolence to the highlands and urged the affected community to cooperate with the authorities and security institutions by sharing information to help identify the perpetrators and secure their territory.

He convinced Governor Caleb Mutfwang for his support in ending violence in the state.

Tinubu also directed the National Emergency Management Agency to collaborate with the state authority to provide assistance and direct support to the victims and those who were injured in the attack.

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