Plateau State Governor, Simon Bako Lalong, Monday, says, his government has designated seven courts to prosecute 307 persons suspected to have participated in looting properties at various locations in the state.
Lalong also said there were still threats to attack public and private businesses as well as individuals in the state.
Daily Trust reported on Saturday and Sunday how residents of Jos North and South broke into several warehouses and other public and private places and carted away food items, farming tools among other properties.
The governor disclosed this during the state security council meeting to deliberate on the security situation following the massive looting that was perpetrated across the State.
Briefing newsmen after the meeting held at Government House Rayfield Jos, Secretary to the Government of the State Prof. Danladi Atu said though the situation was calm, there were still threats to attack other public and private businesses as well as individuals.
He said the council agreed to further fortify all check-points in Jos South and Jos North Local Government Areas to give effect to the curfew imposed to restore the peace that will determine the next line of action.
He also said that security agencies have been mandated to embark on a massive manhunt for the arrest of looters and ensure materials are recovered while the culprits were prosecuted.
“The Council warned members of the public from consuming some of the looted food items because they are dangerous for human consumption as they have been chemically treated for preservation.
Members of the public were further advised to be aware of these dangers and not to patronize the product of these looters, ” he added.
The Council however encouraged the sustenance of all channels of engagement and dialogue with youth groups, community leaders, professional bodies, associations, and traditional rulers to foster more understanding that will lead to a de-escalation of the current situation.
The Government again restated that there was no hoarding of palliatives as the looted items were delivered to the State by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development just before the #ENDSARS protests began which made it difficult for the distribution to commence before the sad looting and destruction of the warehouses.
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