KILLERS OF SENATOR MUST BE FISHED OUT- JONATHAN

The president says everything possible will be
done to apprehend the lawmaker's killers
President Goodluck Jonathan has given a
marching order to security agencies in the
country to fish out the killers of Senator Gyang
Dantong without delay.
Mr. Dantong, the senator who, until his death,
represented Plateau North Senatorial district, died
in yet unclear circumstances on Sunday.
A version of the story said he died of gunshot
wounds he sustained during an attack by Fulani
herdsmen while yet another version said he
collapsed and died while attending the burial of
the victims of an attack on villagers on Saturday
which left over 20 dead.
In a statement by his spokesperson, Reuben
Abati, the president described the killing as cruel
and regrettable.
Mr. Abati said Mr. Jonathan had directed all
security agencies to immediately launch a
thorough investigation into the incident and bring
the senator's killers to justice.
The President also condoled with the government
and people of Plateau State as well as members
and the leadership of the Senate on the incident.
The statement added, "The Federal Government is
working hard to ensure that there is a check on
impunity.
"That much was demonstrated with the recent
changes made in the top echelon of our security
architecture especially with the appointment of
the new National Security Adviser.
"We shall continue to re- invigorate our fight
against terrorism and impunity and we are
already taking concrete steps."














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