Plateau state Governor Simon Lalong has condemned the attack on Medium Security Custodial Centre in Jos yesterday, Sunday, November 28, 2021, by gunmen.
This was disclosed by director of press and public affairs to the governor, Makut Macham, stating that the governor described the event as one too many in the nation's correctional system.
Governor Lalong said it was high time a wholistic approach is applied in bringing such attacks and jail breaks to an end in order to guarantee the safety of inmates, correctional officers, and the larger society from criminals who choose to attack the very essence of Nigeria's legal system by disrupting law and order.
He directed an immediate boost of security measures around all custodial facilitates in the state, and assured that the state government will work with the federal government to ensure that all correctional facilities in the state are protected from such attacks.
The governor praised the gallantry of officers and men of Jos custodial centre for withstanding the criminals whose plan was to facilitate the escape of inmates and also cause destruction of the facility.
He also praised the quick reaction of other security agencies including the Police, Operation Safe Haven, DSS, NSCDC and Operation Rainbow who responded swiftly to the situation and took charge of the general area leading to entrapment of the assailants as well as arrest of fleeing inmates.
Governor Lalong asked citizens of the state to remain calm and go about their daily life with utmost vigilance by reporting any suspicious activity to security agencies for prompt and decisive action.
He assured that his administration will continue to make the state inconducive for criminals by sustaining the proactive measures against criminals.
Source: www.clintonsdaily.com
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