By Muhammad Tanko
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Plateau State chapter, has strongly condemned the recent attack on muslims passengers traveling from Zaria to Qua’an-Pan in Plateau State to attend a wedding ceremony.
The JNI demands for justice, compensation and fairness for the victims.
The JNI Secretary Dr Salem Umar, flanked by other officials
during a press conference, held at the boardroom of the Jos Central mosque called on the state government to take immediate responsibility for ensuring the safety and security of travelers in the state.
The body also demanded that the victims of the attack must be compensated.
“The attack resulted in the brutal murder of eight innocent persons, one person is critically injured, another six sustaining various injuries. Four others are still missing. The attackers also set the vehicle ablaze, leaving behind gory sight..
“Plateau State Government to, take immediate responsibility for ensuring the safety and security of travelers passing through the state.
“The security agencies should hasten to fish out the perpetrators of this barbaric act and bring them to justice.
“Government should pay compensation to the victims families.
“We extend our condolences to the families of the victims and the survivors of this attack.
“We urge muslims to remain peaceful and law-abiding, while also demanding justice to the victims,” JNI stressed
It said while condemning this dastardly act, it has become very necessary to call on the muslim ummah to remain calm and allow the government and relevant security agencies to handle the situation as best as they can.
“We assure the muslim ummah that we will closely monitor events as they unfold while praying for lasting peace on our dear Plateau State,” he said.
He therefore said the JNI will follow the situation to ensure that the 22 suspects arrested are brought to justice.
