PLATEAU ATTACK: PDP reacts, says Buhari has abandoned his responsibility to protect Nigerian citizens

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reacted to the latest onslaught on residents in the Lopandet Dwei Du area of Jos South local government area of Plateau State by unknown gunmen who killed eleven victims and wounded twelve others in an attack.

In a statement signed by Sir J .T. Akans, the Publicity Secretary, PDP Plateau State, the party said it has become clear that the government has abandoned its responsibility of protecting it’s citizens.

In the statement, the party said; “What is the primary responsibility of government if not to protect people’s lives and properties. While killings are going on in the state, tertiary institutions are embarking on strike as a result of failure of government policies, our dear governor is busy wasting our state resources on a foreign trip that will have no direct benefit to our people, even when he was not part of the President’s China trip It is unfortunate and embarrassing that Governor Lalong went on lobbying the Presidency to be part of Mr President’s visit to China, Most disheartening is the fact that when his request was turned down, out of desperation and lack of priority, he on his own traveled to meet with Mr President in China, leaving his people in a traumatized condition.

“The Peoples Democratic Party is saddened by this trend of ugly events going on in some parts of the state, particularly Northern and Central Senatorial Zones. Our prayers and thoughts are with the first families the deceased and injured, indeed, the people of Plateau State,” the statement read in full.

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According to Tyopev Terna, the police spokesperson, the victims who were wounded in the attack are currently receiving treatment at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) and Plateau Specialist Hospital.

According to him, on Sunday, at about 8.30 pm, “the Plateau State Police Command, Jos received a distress call to the effect that unknown gunmen attacked Lopandet Dwei Du Area of Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.

“The Command immediately mobilised to the scene of crime. On arrival we discovered that some people were shot. The victims were immediately rushed to Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH) and Plateau Specialist Hospital.

“As a result of the attack, eleven (11) persons have been confirmed dead by doctors from both hospitals mentioned above while (12) persons were wounded and are now on admission receiving treatment, ” Mr Terna said.

 

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