A delegation of the Plateau Government, led by Alhaji Muhammadu Haruna, the Emir of Wase, has visited the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmed Bamalli, to commiserate over the killing of some travellers in the state.
The victims were attacked and killed by hoodlums on June 20 at Mangun community in Mangu Local Government Area.
The Plateau State Government has condemned the incident, describing it as an act of criminality.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang appealed for calm, while the Police Command in the state arrested 22 suspects in connection with the incident.
Haruna appealed to the people of Zaria not to allow the incident to destroy the cordial relationship between Plateau and Kaduna State, and the Zazzau Emirate.
“Kaduna State and the Zazzau emirate have enjoyed cordial relationship with Plateau; so we condemn the criminal act in totality because Plateau people are accommodating,” he said.
The Emir of Wase assured the affected families of the government’s plans to support them and emphasized that justice will be served. “the government of Plateau will not sweep this matter under the carpet. Anyone found guilty will face the full wrath of the law; we will ensure that justice is served,” Haruna said.
The delegation assured members of the affected families of the government’s plans to support them in whatever way to cushion the hardship that may arise due to the demise of their loved ones.
