Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has mandated the Police and security agents in Plateau state to "swiftly" apprehend and prosecute the killers of AIG Christoper Dega (rtd).

Late Dega, who was the Senior Special Assistant to Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom on Security, was shot dead by armed men on Monday evening in Bukuru, Plateau state.

 

Outraged, Governor Lalong described the killing as unfortunate and totally appalling. He also described the murder of the retired senior police officer as condemnable and one that will not go unpunished.

 

He said the incident - though isolated - is another handwork of crises merchants who want to rupture the substantial peace of Plateau State and create fear in the minds of the people.

 

“My heart goes out to the family of the deceased and to the Government and people of Benue State over this sad development. I have been in touch with the police and other security agencies in the state with a clear directive to swiftly arrest the perpetrators of this heinous crime and bring them to justice”.

 

Governor Lalong said the confirmation of arrest of some suspects by the Plateau State Police Command is an encouraging step, but more investigation must be carried out to get to the root of the matter by unraveling those behind this dastardly act, their motives and prevent future occurrence.

 

He again appealed to the citizens of Plateau State to do more in being security conscious, gathering and passing relevant information to the security agencies as well as using the informal security architecture for necessary action in crime prevention and immediate response.