By Golok Nanmwa ,Jos
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State on Sunday said that his adminstration would do everything possible to ensure that lasting peace is restored to the state .
Our correspondent reports that some communities in Bassa and Riyom Local government of the state, had come under attacks leading to the death of several persons and properties worth millions of naira destroyed about a week ago .
He further said that his happiest moment would come when peace returns to Plateau .
Lalong made this known in Jos while speaking at the dedication of four books written by Rev Dachollom Datiri ,the President of Church of Christ in Nations COCIN .
Governor Lalong further said he is very saddened by killings and sympathizes with those affected.
He called on people of the state to be vigilant and work with security operatives and government towards ending insecurity in the state .
In his words ” I sympathize with communities in Bassa ,Riyom and other councils which was recently attacked ,it is sad , we are working to ensure that lasting peace is restored in Plateau .”
He assured that Government will engage all stakeholders in addressing the matter with a view to bringing an end to the unfortunate and unacceptable attacks on innocent citizens aimed at disrupting the peace of the affected areas and the State at large.
Lalong commended the COCIN President Prof Datiri for writing the books and for his fatherly advise at all times .
He said that Datiri has contributed a lot to the development of the state .
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