Governors to meet security chiefs

State governors  under the aegis of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, will  meet with security chiefs to evolve a holistic solution to insecurity challenges confronting the country.

The Chairman of the forum, who is also the Governor of Zamfara State,  Alhaji Abdul’aziz Yari, disclosed this while speaking with journalists after the NGF’s meeting which started on Wednesday night but ended in the early hours of Thursday in Abuja.

Yari said that the governors also condemned attacks in Plateau State where scores of Nigerians were killed, and called for the prosecution of the perpetrators.

He said, “The forum strongly condemns recent attacks in Plateau State and the spate of insecurity in the country.

“Members commiserate with the government and people of Plateau and other states, including victims who were caught in transit travelling to and from neighbouring states.

“Governors unanimously called for the prosecution of the perpetrators of the attacks and resolved to find a quick and common solution to the security crises.

“The forum resolved to pay a condolence visit to Plateau State to commiserate with the government and people of the state.’’

Obaseki commiserates with victims

On his part, the Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, condemned  the killings and commiserated with the victims.

In a statement, the governor, who said that it was regrettable that such wanton attacks could be meted out to fellow countrymen, stressed the imperative for peaceful coexistence and tolerance in curbing conflicts among different groups.

He stated, “The recent killings would weigh on the conscience of any Nigerian, who values human life and stands for peace and progress of our country. I stand with the people of the affected families and local government areas in this sad moment of our history as a people.”