The caucus said the news of the gruesome and barbaric murder of citizens in 23 villages across Bokkos and Barkin Ladi local government areas of Plateau state on Christmas Day eve were heart broken.
In a release on Thursday, Chairman of the Caucus, Rt. Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa insisted the barbaric acts should not and has never been a representation of what the northern part of this country is known for.
The former leader of the house emphasized that Northern region are known for being accommodating and respecter of individual differences despite it’s religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic diversities. He insisted that the incident in Plateau is devoid of reason, indefensible and a reproach on our humanity.
“First, we will like to commiserate with the Government and good people of Plateau state and also in the same breath condemn the killings as most barbaric, senseless and vicious acts that should not find its place in our society.
“From media reportage putting the figure of the casualties in the coordinated attacks to over 150 and the outrage that have since trailed it, we join the rest of Nigerians to demand for a thorough and well intentioned fact finding on the direct and remote cause(s) of these senseless killings that have put our region in the bad light of national discuss again.
“We believe that only a thorough fact finding mission with a commitment to punishing all those that played direct or indirect roles in this massacre as well as other pockets of killings that have been taking place in the state in the last few weeks as reported in the media will lead to a lasting peace in the Plateau region, which has now become renowned for attacks and reprisal attacks especially among farming communities and the pastoralists.
“We call on governments at both state and federal level and all security agencies to ensure justice is served in this matter by bringing all the perpetrators to book and finding lasting solution to these recurring criminality in Plateau and other parts of Northern Nigeria”.
Doguwa said the caucus is calling on the governments and good spirited organisations and individuals to come to the aid of all those injured and displaced in this attack.
He added that in their capacity as lawmakers, the caucus will continue to play statutory parts with vigour to support institutions and individuals in their roles to ensuring lasting peace in the Northern region.
The lawmaker representing Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal constituency of Kano state reiterated that the nation should ensure protection of life and property while defending the sanctity of humanity in their various localities in the country.