Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has apologised to the government and people of Ondo State following the Rukuba road attack leading to the killing of their people.
Recall that about 23 people from Ondo, passing through Jos, were killed on August 14, while 23 were reportedly injured.
They were attacked on their way to Ondo along Rukuba Road in Jos North Local Government Area of which more than 30 were rescued by security agents.
Gov. Lalong, through his deputy, Prof. Sonny Tyoden, apologised for the attack that led a delegation from the state to Ondo for a condolence visit, and to formally deliver the survivors of the unfortunate attacks.
The governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham, in a statement of apology, stated that the deputy governor explained that the visit was to convey the condolences and apologies of the people and Plateau State government to their families as well as the entire people of Ondo State.
Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo, while responding, thanked Lalong for his quick intervention and other proactive measures taken to prevent the situation from escalating.
Akeredolu, represented by his deputy, Mr Lucky Aiyedatiwa, explained that on receiving the news, immediately went to the cattle market to sympathise with the leadership of the Fulani brethren over the incident.
The governor assured of his administration’s concern on the welfare of all citizens irrespective of their backgrounds, and appreciated his colleague for sending a high level delegation to accompany their people back home.