Senator Lalong condemns skirmishes in Shimankar calls for calm

From Tongnaan Bawa Jos

Senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District Simon Lalong has condemned reports of skirmishes in Shimankar (Menkaat), Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Senator Lalong described the reported clashes within his Constituency between some groups within the community as unfortunate, calling for restrain and calm as dialogue remains the best way to address any differences.

The Senator commended law enforcement agencies and members of the traditional institution for their prompt response in calming nerves which prevented the situation from degenerating, urging them to sustain vigilance to ensure that normalcy prevails.

In a statement signed by his Special Adviser Media Makut Macham, He called on security agencies to carry out a thorough investigation to identify the cause of the skirmishes as well as ensure that those responsible for breach of public peace and held to account.

Meanwhile, Senator Lalong has also commended community leaders for their intervention in restoring order, urging them to give every necessary support to the security agencies to de-escalate the situation.

Lalong emphasized that what dialogue cannot solve, violence and destruction cannot resolve.