Attai Ogwunenwa Audu Jos.

Deputy Speaker House of Representatives Hon Ahmed Idris Wase has condemned last Saturday attack on travellers along Rukuba road in Jos North local government area of Plateau state.

In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Umar Muhammad Puma, Deputy speaker, Wase expressed shock and sadness over the attack, saying the cause of the attack must be investigated and the perpetrators brought to Justice.

The Deputy Speaker while sympathising with the family of the victims, the Government and the good people of Plateau State, called on Plateau citizens to remain calm, law abiding and urged them to refrain from reprisals which could endanger the peace on the Plateau.

Wase who is currently representing Wase Federal Constituency at National Assembly called on the people of his state to keep faith in the Governor Lalong led administration in it’s quest towards finding lasting solutions to the perennial crisis in the state, adding that what peace cannot give to use as a people, fighting cannot gives us either.

He commended the efforts of the security agencies for their prompt response to the crisis, urging them to do all it takes to ensure that those involved in the dastardly act are arrested.

He thanked Governor Lalong, for his proactiveness towards ensuring that the security agencies in the state swung into action to protect lives and properties and as well maintain the existing peace in the state.

Wase advised citizens of the state not to take laws into their hands but should report any security threat to the right authority, adding that they should be law abiding good people of plateau state.

Attai Audu Jos.

Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong on Monday visited some hospitals in Jos to see some of the victims of the recent attacks in Jos as well as inspect other facilities that were affected with the skirmishes that ensued.

Governor Lalong accompanied by his Deputy, Prof. Sonni Tyoden, DIG Lemu, Heads of security agencies in the State, and some members of the State Executive Council, visited the Bingham University Teaching Hospital Jos where he was taken round the wards by the Chief Medical Director.

The Governor was told that some of the patients were brought into the hospital from the attacks on commuters along Rukuba road as well as others brought in from the attacks that took place on Sunday before the imposition of the 24 hour curfew on Jos North.

Thereafter, the Governor was at Bauchi Ring road where he visited the Redeemed Christian Church of God which was partially torched by some hoodlums before the community rose to defend the Church and invite security personnel to take charge.

Management Committee Chairman of Jos North
Local Government Shehu Bala told the Governor that when the Church was attacked, muslim members of the community barricaded the facility and resisted the hoodlums from destroying the Church. Despite that, they succeeded in partially torching a part of the building.

The Governor thereafter visited the Plateau Specialist Hospital where he was conducted round the facility by the Medical Director Dr. Golwa who said some of the victims brought in for treatment have been responding to treatment with only one in the intensive care unit.

While speaking to newsmen after the visit, the Governor said the events of recent weeks which include the attacks on communities in Bassa and Riyom, as well as the one on travelers in Rukuba road and others carried out on Sunday morning before the imposition of 24 hour curfew on Jos North, are totally condemnable and unacceptable.

Lalong while sympathising with those affected expressed outrage that crises merchants want to destroy the peace and stability that has been substantially built in the last five years. Government he said will never allow them to succeed as they will be fished out and dealt with.

He said “On behalf of the Government I still stand to condemn this act. These are clear acts of criminality and all those who perpetrated these acts are criminals and nothing more. Whenever they start, it takes a different dimension with the purpose to take us back to the era of religious crisis. But by God’s grace we are on top of it. We will not allow religious crisis in this State any longer”.

On Government response, he said “We thank God the Federal Government has also sent a team from the IG’s office led by a DIG. We sympahtise with those who lost their relations and properties and we want to assure people of Plateau State that as usual, we would not allow this to go unpunished as some suspects have already been arrested. This time around, we will deal with people found guilty, both from the Bassa attacks and this one in Jos. We will go in for prosecution immediately and then go after suspects at large because we don’t want to allow this kind of thing again to come back to Plateau State.

The Governor frowned at the misuse of the social media blaming it for circulating offensive and provocative messages and videos that are more alarming than true and factual. Lalong said the Government in conjunction with security agents are tracking the originators of such fake and gory messages for prosecution.

On the curfew, he said those who are not ready to comply will be treated as those who are causing the problem. He assured that it will only be lifted when the securitysituation is assessed and ascertained to have improved.

Attai Ogwunenwa Audu Jos.

The President Jos North Local Government Traditional Council and the Ujah Anaguta Pozoh Johnson Jauro Magaji has appealed to the inhabitants of Jos North to shelve their sword and toe the path of peace and peaceful coexistence.

The Ujah Anaguta made this appeal in a statement against the backdrop of the unfortunate incident that occurred in some part of Jos North Local Government Area at the weekend.

The royal father assured the people of Jos North that the traditional council will soon engage relevant stakeholders in the peace building process in order to restore confidence, create stability and ensure peaceful coexistence in the locality.

He called on residents of Jos North not to take the laws into their hands stressing that security agencies are working round the clock to restore normalcy all parts of Jos North LGA.

The Ujah Anaguta commiserated with the families of the victims, the government and people of plateau state over the unfortunate incident and called for restraint and calm.

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NCPC Boss Rev Pam Calls For Tolerance And
Peaceful Co- Existence Among groups on the Plateau.

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Audu Attai Ogwunenwa Jos.

The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC, Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam has expressed worry over the killings that took place in the early hours of Saturday, 14th August 2021 along Gada-Biyu/Rukuba Road of Jos North LGA of Plateau state.

Rev Pam in Statement signed by his Media aide, Pam Ayuba, Rev Pam, described the incident where 23 persons were killed as sad and sued for “peace and tolerance.

“Let me once again sue for peace and tolerance amongst the various ethnic groups and religions on the Plateau.

Rev Pam said he was disturbed and worried with the sad incident that was unleashed on commuters on the Rukuba Road of Jos North Local Government
Area of Plateau State.

“I am disturbed because many times I have made similar appeals for us to see the need to live as a people God has destined to dwell together. There’s no better approach to peace than we value ourselves as the creation of God.”

Rev Pam added that there is no better option to Peace than being very tolerant of each others .

” This is not the Plateau bequeathed to us by our forefathers. Our value systems are more than these and we have the responsibility and commitment to love one another and we must see it that way and acknowledge the sacrosanct nature of human life as there’s no better justification in taking a life God created.”

He added that as he had often said ’’we can’t as humans fight God’s battles. God sees and knows the pains we go through in Plateau state. Let Him contend with our adversities at His own time and space. The God whom we serve is not dead! He’s alive and effective”

He commiserated with the families of the victims and pray God to heal the injured receiving medical attention in the hospital.

“I want to identify with the Governor of Plateau State, Rt. Hon.Barr. Simon Bako Lalong and the measures being put in place by his government to arrest this ugly situation “

Audu Attai Jos

Senator I. D. Gyang of Plateau North has Condemned the attacks and Killings that occurred along Rukuba Road Jos which affected some commuters.

Senator Gyang in a statement on Saturday through his media Ashoms, calls on the law enforcement agencies to swiftly apprehend and bring the perpetrators to justice.

Senator Gyang warned that no citizen should be made to suffer or loose his/her life on the basis of ethnicity or religion.

According to him, crime has no ethnic nor religious coloration and as such should be confronted and dealt with frontally by the law enforcement agencies.

Senator Gyang expressed his deepest sympathy and condolences to the families of the victims and urged
residents of Jos city and Plateau North Senatorial District to pray and discountenance thoughts and actions that might give room for criminals to plunge the state into chaos.

He asked God to grant the souls of the slain compatriots eternal rest,

Attai Audu Jos.

The Management Committee Chairman of Jos North Local Government Council Shehu Bala Usman has warned that the Council Management Committee will not tolerate further attempt from individuals or groups of persons to disrupt the already established peace and peaceful coexistence of its citizens in the Local government Area.

This warning came on the heels of the reported skirmishes around Rukuba road in Jos on Saturday during which some persons were reportedly killed including innocent commuters.

justiceJosh North Chairman Shehu Bala Usman described the act or acts of violence on innocent commuters as unacceptable and indefensible and cautioned the inhabitants of the area against the temptations of taking the law into their hands noting that any person or groups found in connection with such attacks shall be dealt with squarely within the ambits of the law.

Usman appreciated the relentless effort of Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state for putting every mechanism in place to ensure prompt attention and reaction to any security breach in the state.

The Chairman commended the police and other law enforcement agencies for their prompt response in averting the escalation of the violence.

He, urgedthem to put in every efforts to apprehend perpetrators of the heinous act to justice.

The statement further noted that the high level of savagery, inhumanity and reckless disregard for the sanctity of life cannot go unpunished.

The statement the authorities of Jos North Local Government appealed for ca

lm and urged citizens to go about their normal businesses, adding that the council shall continue to work closely with security agencies to ensure the protection of lives and property of it citizens.

Attai Ogwunenwa Jos

The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev. Yakubu Pam has Commended Christian Pilgrims in Jordan for adhering strictly to all COVID-19 protocols.

Rev. Pam who gave this commendation in Jordan, urged the Pilgrims to ensure regular washing of hands, wearing of face mask and sanitizing their hands.

He said the Jordanian government has put in measures to ensure Nigerians safety during pilgrimage exercise.

“You should avoid mixing with the locals; adhere to all the protocols and maintain adequate hygiene procedures; put on face marks regularly and maintain social distance”.

Similarly, the Plateau State Executive secretary Christian Pilgrims Welfare board Fr. George Gorap has hailed Plateau pilgrims for their their maturity and excellent conduct at the ongoing pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Jordan.

He appreciated God for the safe arrival of batch 5 pilgrims to Jordan and commended Governor Simon Lalong for facilitating the smooth take-off of the pilgrims.

Fr. Gorap in a statement in Jordan and made available to Oracle Reporters, said the prayer session with the pilgrims took place at Grand Palace hotel, Amman, the Kingdom of Jordan.

He urged the pilgrims to adhere strictly to the COVID-19 protocol stipulated by the Jordanian government to avoid being infected by the global pandemic.

“We should know that things are not like before, so many things have been put in place and I advise everybody to be conscious of every single announcement that is being made because of this pandemic, you have to wash your hands, keep yourself safe and don’t mix with the locals, don’t get contact with people unnecessarily and maintain social distancing to avoid contacting any infection.”

He expressed gratitude to Governor Simon Lalong for sponsoring the highest number of pilgrims in the country, and admonished them to pray fervently for the peaceful coexistence and security of the state.

Rev. Fr. Gorap also urged the pilgrims to pray for the economic growth and prosperity of the people of Plateau State and Nigeria at large.

. Attai Ogwunenwa Audu Jos.

The 5th batch of Nigerian Christian Pilgrims in Jordan have offered prayers for peace in Nigeria following the prevailing security and economic challenges confronting the nation.

A group of the Pilgrims, who were led by a tour guide, Mueen Akvoush and the Executive Chairman, Kogi State Christian Pilgrims Commission, Ajinuhi Samuel Oluwafemi, visited Gedara where Jesus Christ casted demons out of a madman who was possessed of unclean spirit.

The pilgrims prayed fervently to God to cast out the spirit of destruction of lives and properties,acts of banditry, kidnapping and acts of criminality that have brought the country to its knees.

Oluwafemi urged the pilgrims to take advantage of the spiritual exercise to improve their relationship with God and solicit for His intervention in their daily lives.

He also led the pilgrims to River Jabbok where Jacob split his family into two in preparation to meet with his brother Esau as recorded in the Holy Bible.

Oluwafemi encouraged Nigerians to reconcile with each other for the betterment
of our country as a Nation, saying that we are all one under one God.

“I encourage every pilgrims to pray fervently for God’s intervention on the challenges confronting our families and nation in particular and keep reconciling for the growth, unity and togetherness of our Nation.”

Other their part, the pilgrims expressed gratitude to the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Rev. Yakubu Pam for providing Nigeria Christians with the opportunity to see, touch and have the memories of places where Jesus Christ performed miracles in Jordan.

They pledged to behave well and remain good ambassadors of Nigeria as well as respecting the Jordanian government laws and order throughout the period of the Pilgrimage exercise.yJordan:5th batch of Christian Pilgrims in Jordan Engages in marathon prayers for Enduring peace in Nigeria .

. Onoja Audu Jos.

The 5th batch of Nigerian Christian Pilgrims in Jordan have offered prayers for peace in Nigeria following the prevailing security and economic challenges confronting the nation.

A group of the Pilgrims, who were led by a tour guide, Mueen Akvoush and the Executive Chairman, Kogi State Christian Pilgrims Commission, Ajinuhi Samuel Oluwafemi, visited Gedara where Jesus Christ casted demons out of a madman who was possessed of unclean spirit.

The pilgrims prayed fervently to God to cast out the spirit of destruction of lives and properties,acts of banditry, kidnapping and acts of criminality that have brought the country to its knees.

Oluwafemi urged the pilgrims to take advantage of the spiritual exercise to improve their relationship with God and solicit for His intervention in their daily lives.

He also led the pilgrims to River Jabbok where Jacob split his family into two in preparation to meet with his brother Esau as recorded in the Holy Bible.

Oluwafemi encouraged Nigerians to reconcile with each other for the betterment
of our country as a Nation, saying that we are all one under one God.

“I encourage every pilgrims to pray fervently for God’s intervention on the challenges confronting our families and nation in particular and keep reconciling for the growth, unity and togetherness of our Nation.”

Other their part, the pilgrims expressed gratitude to the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), Rev. Yakubu Pam for providing Nigeria Christians with the opportunity to see, touch and have the memories of places where Jesus Christ performed miracles in Jordan.

They pledged to behave well and remain good ambassadors of Nigeria as well as respecting the Jordanian government laws and order throughout the period of the Pilgrimage exercise.

Jordan Pilgrimage: NCPC boss hails Nigerian pilgrims over zero abscondment As 5th batch Arrive Amman,. Jordan.

Attai Ogwunenwa Audu Jos.

The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC), Rev Yakubu on Thursday while addressing the 5th batch of Nigeria Christian Pilgrims to the Kingdom of Jordan, hailed Nigerian Christian Pilgrims for their excellent conduct and zero abscondment recorded at the 2020 pilgrimage to Jordan.

Rev pam told the Pilgrims on arrival in Jordan that the Commission has not recorded any case of abscondment since this year’s pilgrimage commenced with the first, second and third batch and urged the newest batch of Pilgrims to sustained the good conduct for a mutual and healthy relationship.

He admonished the pilgrims to conduct themselves in orderly manner as the Jordanian government is on the watch for those who might be nursing idea to abscond in the course of the exercise.

Pam urged the pilgrims to be good ambassadors of Nigeria.

“We are very serious over the issue of abscondment, we have recorded zero abscondment for the first, second and third batch, I am very happy over that.

“Secondly, the character and behaviours of Nigerians here on pilgrimage have been commendable by the Jordanian government and we want them to improve more on that. For we are here to show Christ like behaviour of Jesus Christ, we are here to pray for our country and we need to represent Nigeria both in character and behaviour.”

Rev. Pam explained that there are over 70 spiritual sites to be visited in Jordan during the exercise, saying the pilgrimage will also continue in Jerusalem once the country open their border.

He mentioned some of the sites to be visited by the pilgrims in Jordan to includes Gedara which is connected with one of the miracles of Jesus on the casting of demons; Zarqa river, identified with biblical river Jabbok where Jacob crossed on his way to cannaan after leaving Harran; Pella, one of the most ancient sites in Jordan and Mukawir, the hilltop stronghold of Herod.

He said other sites to be visited are Hisbon, Maraba, Nazareth Church, Bethany and dead sea among others as time would not permit them to go round the whole sites.

He urged the pilgrims to pray fervently for Nigeria to overcome the current challenges confronting the country and applauded the Jordanian government for the warm reception it has accorded Nigerian pilgrims in the kingdom of Jordan for spiritual exercise..