On 14th August, 2021, 22 travellers, mainly Muslims, Ondo indigenes passing through Jos were reportedly killed along Rukuba road in Jos north LGA, Plateau state.

The Muslims were on their way to Ondo state after attending the annual zikr prayer in Bauchi, when they were attacked, Daily Dates Nigeria reports.

The apology is contained in a statement by the governor’s director of press and public affairs, Makut Macham.

Lalong apologised for the attack through his deputy, Sonny Tyoden, who led a delegation from the state to Ondo for a condolence visit, and to formally deliver the survivors of the unfortunate attacks.

Macham quoted Tyoden to have said the visit was to convey the condolences and apologies of the government and people of Plateau to their families as well as the entire people of Ondo state.

“We pray for forgiveness on behalf of those who did it. Arrests have been made, and as of now, we have 25 people under arrest. I can assure you, investigation will go on.

“I can assure you that due process will be followed. The law will take its course and they will pay for what they have done.” he said.

Tyoden said Lalong has been distressed by the incident, which is an attempt to jeopardise the substantial peace restored in the last six years since his assumption of office in the state.

He also assured that the state government was committed to protecting lives and properties of all Nigerians, saying that the culprits involved will be brought to book as many arrests have been made.

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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has recovered from COVID-19, after 12 days in isolation.

The governor had tested positive for the virus on December 12, 2020.

On Thursday afternoon, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Gboyega Akosile, confirmed that Sanwo-Olu has now tested negative.

Following a week of testing positive, Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong has also recovered from COVID-19.

Spokesman for the Governor, Dr. Macham Makut, made this known in a statement on Thursday.

According to the statement, Lalong, who had been isolated since December 17, 2020, after testing negative for the virus appreciated God for healing him of the disease.

Makut said, “The governor is now free of the disease after his latest test returned negative. The Governor’s negative status was communicated to him on Wednesday night.”

He thanked the people of Plateau State, his friends and associates all over the country for praying for him.

Makut urged the citizens of the state to take the pandemic very seriously, adding that all protocols for prevention of infection and transmission must be observed.

He quoted the Governor as saying “having contacted the virus and undergone treatment myself, I wish to reiterate that COVID-19 is not a death sentence as early detection helps to address it and reduce chances of death.

“We should not stigmatise anyone who tests positive or is suspected of having the disease. Rather, such people should serve as motivation for others to voluntarily test in order to improve the safety of all.”

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