Chidi Samuel || President Mohammadu Buhari on Saturday expressed sad at the reprisal attack in Anka village, Plateau state by suspected Fulani Herdsmen that left at least 20 people dead and several others wounded.
The President while condemning the unfortunate attack stated that no group has the right to take the law into their own hands and that law enforcement agencies are working hard to apprehend those responsible for the attack.
He noted that communities in Plateau have over time, worked towards peace-building and the recent attack is only a drawback which the government, as well as security agencies, will fight against.
The President said, “I am saddened by the senseless killings that have taken place in Ancha village in Bassa Local Government, Plateau State.
“It is unlawful and unacceptable for anyone or group to take the law into their hands in the name of revenge or reprisals.
“Plateau’s communities have achieved a lot in terms of mediation and peacebuilding. We will not allow a return to the dark days of anarchy.
“We have a mandate and the determination to protect the lives and property of all citizens of Nigeria, wherever they reside.
“Our law enforcement agencies are already working to apprehend the perpetrators of the Plateau killings and whoever their sponsors may be.
“May the Almighty God grant peace to the souls of the victims and comfort to the grieving families and community,” he stated.
According to eyewitnesses, the attack was carried out by suspected herdsmen, following an earlier dispute between themselves and the villagers following the death of a Fulani teenager.