Nasarawa State Governor, Engineer Abdullahi Sule has said perpetrators of Saturday attacked on Ajimaka village in Doma Local Government Area of the state will not go unpunished, adding that security operatives have commenced thorough investigations to expose those behind the attack.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Ibrahim Addra, on Monday, the governor condemned the brutal killings in strong terms, saying that the criminals would be apprehended and punished according to the laws of the land.
According to the governor, the act perpetrated by unknown persons over the weekend in Doma Local Government Area of the state was reprehensible, callous and inexcusable.
It was reported that gunmen had on April 24, 2021, stormed Ajimaka village and killed scores of villagers while others scamper for safety.
Sule said: “An attack that does not spare women and children bears the trademark of devilish elements who are bent on truncating the relative peace in the state.
“A thorough investigations by security operatives have since commenced in order to expose the criminals and punish them according to the laws of the land.
“My condolences and prayers are with families of those who lost their lives.
“I urge them and the rest of our citizens to be assured that this administration will do all within its power to ensure justice, peace and security across the state.”
Core Reporters report that the governor also called for calm and support for law enforcement agents in the collective fight against evil.
