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 by gunmen.
Recall that the state Chairman of MACBAN, Mohammed Hussaini, and the MACBAN Chairman of Toto Local Government Area, Mohammed Umar, were killed by suspected bandits on Friday at Garaku market, Kokona Local Government Area of the state.
Reacting, the Governor in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Ibrahim Addra, on Saturday in Lafia, expressed sadness over the incident.
He also cautioned against reprisal attacks 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.
