The Plateau House of Assembly has commended the Federal and State Governments to for their interventions after the Christmas Eve attacks in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of the state.
Speaker of the Assembly, Mr Dewan Gabriel, gave gave the commendation while speaking with journalists on Friday in Jos, the state capital.
The speaker appreciated the federal government for its effort to tackle the security challenges currently facing the state.
Gunmen had stormed many villages in Plateau State killed over hundreds people including women and children, and also destroyed many houses and other properties.
Reports revealed that the attack left over 100 persons dead with many injured and currently receiving treatment in various hospitals
The speaker, who condemned the killings, described the invasion as gruesome, senseless and barbaric.
”The Plateau House of Assembly wishes to condemn in strong terms, the Christmas Eve attack on some communities of our dear state.
”This led to the loss of over 100 lives, with many houses burnt and properties lost.
”The House commends the immediate action taken by the governor and the federal government toward dousing the tension in the state,” he added.
