Promoters of violence in the guise of politics in the Toto local government area will be made to face the law, says the speaker of the Nasarawa House of Assembly, Ibrahim Abdullahi.

Mr Abdullahi stated this when he visited the Ohimege Opanda, Usman Abdullahi, to receive the royal father’s blessings ahead of the inauguration of his third term campaign council.

The speaker said he would not allow selfish individuals and opposition parties to threaten the existing peace in the area in the name of politics.

“His Royal Highness, we will not allow those who did not wish the Toto local government area well to continue to cause disharmony and threaten the peace we are enjoying,” said Mr Abdullahi. “The governor, Engr Abdullahi Sule and I made serious efforts in which we dismantled Darul-Salam and other terrorists in Toto local government area.”

He added, “Before now, our people could not go about their normal businesses and to their farms for fear of attack, but today our people are going about their businesses without any hindrance as peace has returned. I will not hesitate to arrest perpetrators and promoters of violence in Toto to serve as a deterrent to others and for peace to continue to reign.”

Mr Abdullahi assured the ruler of issues-based campaigns at all times in the interest of peace and development. He also promised continuous quality representation at the state parliament if re-elected in 2023.

(NAN)