Senator Hezekiah Dimka (APC, Plateau Central) has condemned the massacre of people and the destruction of farmlands in Plateau.
Dimka reacted on Tuesday after attacks on other communities of Riyom, Barkin Ladi, Bassa, Jos South and Jos East Local Government Areas.
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Drugs and Narcotics, in a statement, observed the apprehension over the maiming of people in the most barbaric manner.
The lawmaker regretted the untold hardship on citizens and the communities.
He noted that the attack on Jebbu Miango on July 31 until morning of August 1, 2021 leaves much to be desired.
“From reports, over 10 people were massacred, their homes and farmlands desecrated recklessly. These are attacks that should not be glossed over.
“It is time to get things sorted out by ensuring that the perpetrators are apprehended and brought to justice,” he said.
Dimka urged security agencies to be on top of the situation and end the attacks.
He further sympathized with all affected by the killings as well as floods ravaging Kanam Local Government Area.
It is earlier reported that, the Senator Representing Plateau Central, Distinguished Senator Hezekiah Dimka took time out to visit the communities that were attacked in Kwatas,Marish,and Sabon barki in Bokkos. Senator Dimka paid a visit to the office of the executive Chairman,Chief Yusuf Machen who received his condolence message on behalf of the people of Bokkos LGA.
In his remark,Senator Hezekiah Dimka is saddened by the targetted attacks on his constituency and Plateau State by the Herdsmen.
“the People are not animals and they should not be killed like chickens,I urge my people to defend themselves before the security will get to the point of attack”
Senator Dimka sympathize with the people of Bokkos and assured he is reporting his findings to the Senate President “I have come here personally to ascertain the level of the attack to take back to the national Assembly as I have been In constant touch with the Senate President,I will take this matter up as soon as the Senate reconvenes.
The team proceeded to Cocin Central Church(RCC) Bokkos where the Senator donated relief Materails to displaced person’s staying in the make shift camp.
Senator Dimka met with all the heads of Security agencies in Bokkos as the team headed for the villages affected in Kwatas to meet and commiserate with the people.
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