Gov. Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has cautioned against reprisal attack over the killing of two Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) leaders in the state.
The state Chairman of MACBAN, Alhaji Mohammed Hussaini, and the MACBAN Chairman of Toto Local Government Area, Alhaji Mohammed Umar, were killed at Garaku Market, Kokona Local Government Area of the state, on Friday.
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The police had blamed the incident on suspected bandits.
In a statement byMr Ibrahim Addra, his Chief Press Secretary, issued on his behalf, Sule called for calm.
According to the statement, the governor expressed sadness over the incident and cautioned against reprisal attack capable of worsening the situation.
Sule promised to work with security agencies to arrest and prosecute criminal elements disturbing the peace in the state.
He, however, called on those bent on breaching the peace enjoyed in the state to turn a new leaf for development to thrive.
The governor urged the families of the deceased to remain faithful and take solace in God.
He gave assurance that his administration would continue to work hard at ensuring adequate security of lives and property in the state. (NAN)
