Osinbajo visits Plateau over killings

Vice-President Yemi Osibanjo visited Plateau state on Monday following attacks that left scores of people dead.

Over 80 persons were killed in the state in a raid on nine communities.

Osibanjo, who was in the state to assess the situation and interact with leaders in the state, said perpetrators of the heinous crime would not only be arrested but be made to face justice.

He said that special forces have been deployed to restore peace in the state.

“The inspector-general of police has deployed more personnel to Plateau and the chief of defence staff has announced this morning that special forces will be deployed to Plateau,” he said.

“The special forces would complement the Operation Safe Haven’s effort that has been keeping peace in the state.”

“The president has said in his statement that whatever it takes, those that committed the heinous crime will not only be arrested but made to publicly face justice.”

He said the federal government was taken aback because in the last three years, Plateau had become an example of how to restore peace.

Osibanjo urged all leaders to show restraint in what they say and do.

According to him, the leaders should avoid things that would create situations that would be beyond control.