The Minister of Defense, Muhammad Badaru Abubakar, has visited communities in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State affected by recent attacks to commiserate with victims and reassure them of the federal government’s resolve to restore peace and prevent future violence.
In a statement issued by the Ministry of Defense, the Minister who was accompanied by the permanent secretary of the ministry, Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda extended condolences to families who lost loved ones and expressed sympathy to those injured in the attacks.
Minister Abubakar emphasized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s deep concern over the security situation in Plateau State, stressing the importance of collaborative efforts with the Plateau State Government to develop and implement sustainable measures to prevent future attacks.
Additionally, he appealed to community leaders to support security efforts through active intelligence sharing, which he likened to being critical in tracking down the perpetrators, as he then urged the affected communities to remain calm and patient during this difficult time, assuring them that efforts to resolve the crisis are ongoing.
