The Legacy Group, Greater Together Network has condemned the ongoing inhuman and barbaric attacks and killings in Barkin Ladi and Riyom Local Government Areas of Plateau State following the gruesome murder of over 100 natives.

The group also accused the government of betrayal.

This was contained in a Press Release by its Head of Media, Mr. D’yong Mangut and made available to ViewPointNigeria.

See Press Release below:

GREATER TOGETHER NETWORK.

25th JUNE 2018.

PRESS STATEMENT

The Greater Together Network condemns in strong terms the barbaric and uncivilized coordinated pogrom in Gashish, Ropp, Heipang Districts in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area and Bachi District in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau.

That this carnage could continue for three (3) days without meaningful response on the part of the Government thus leading to the loss of about two hundred (200) lives tells a lot as to the insensitivity of the Governor Lalong led Government.

We note that despite Governor Lalong purchase of peace through the appointment of Nazif Ahmed as a Commsioner, peace still eludes Plateau. What of the “Road Map to Peace Document” which was commisioned by President Buhari in Plateau State?

Greater Together Network notes with utmost concern the downward slide towards anarchy and it’s implications.

Plateau has been abandoned. Even States we share common affinity look indifferently as we struggle for existence because Governor Lalong has sold out on the struggle of minorities in the North through unguarded and provocative statements; notable to mention are his statements that Plateau State Government House is sited on a grazing route and that he warned Governor Ortom of Benue against implementing anti grazing ban in Benue. Such unguarded utterances has embolden the herdsmen to commit more heinous atrocities knowing that the Governor Lalong is an unrepentant pacifist.

We wish to draw the attention of the international community to the conspiration and complicity on the part of the APC led Federal Government. We further draw their attention to the statement credited to Danladi Ciroma, the Chairman, North Central zone of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), that the attack was in retaliation of the killing of over 300 cows in the last few weeks by the villagers.

As we speak, Danladi Ciroma walks free despite making such indicting statement. It clearly confirms the allegations that the Government colludes with armed bandits to kill and maim innocent citizens.

What a country that cows are equated with human lives. What a country!

While we empathize with our people and call for calm. We have taken note that citizens confidence in the ability of Government to safeguard lives and properties is at low ebb. We thus encourage our people to be very vigilant and heed the warning of Elder TY Danjuma by defending themselves (Citizens did not submit their rights in the social contract in exchange for death from terrorists) from the marauding herdsmen whose intention is to force natives out and claim their lands.

In this hour of anguish and betrayal of the Plateau people, we committ our State and country into the hands of God and look up to him to bestow on us the right leadership that will always put the people first before political gain. We will never walk alone! Never!!!

Signed

D’yong Mangut
Head of Media, Greater Together Network.

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Greater Together Network Condemns Ongoing Attacks in B/Ladi&Riyom LGAs, Accuses Government of Insensitivity and Betrayal