Governor Simon Lalong has commiserated with victims of an overnight attack on Kubat village of the Mangu council area.

Mr Lalong commiserated with the victims in a statement by his spokesperson, Makut Macham, on Tuesday in Jos.

He expressed sadness that the attack claimed the lives of some persons, including women and children.

The governor directed security forces to pursue the attackers and prosecute them.

He described the attack as another attempt by crisis merchants and criminals to return Plateau to the dark days of pain and agony.

‘’The government will stop at nothing to ensure that those behind this scheme are dealt with mercilessly. ’This is an act that can neither be tolerated nor excused no matter the motivation,’’ Mr Lalong added.

The governor ordered the State Emergency Management Agency and the State Peace Building Agency to visit the area and ascertain the humanitarian needs of the victims.

Mr Lalong said the assessment would enable the government to offer relief services to the victims.

(NAN)