Governor Jonah Jang Reacts To Twin Bomb Blast In Jos

Jonah Jang, the Governor of Plateau State, which was rocked by deadly twin explosion on May 20, 2014, Tuesday, has reacted to the vicious act.

Nigeria Security Challenges Map. Photo Credit: BBC

In his official statement dated May 21, 2014, Wednesday, and signed by the Director of Press Affairs in the state, Mr James Mannok, the governor tagged the masterminds and the sponsors of terrorist acts as “enemies of humanity and democracy.”

The governor condemned Jos Terminus Market, hospital area bombings, ordered security services to investigate the matter, arrest and punish those responsible.

He further called on the nation to get mobilised and put a stop to the carnage, noted that the ongoing battle against terrorism was a collective challenge and the victory may be achieve by collective efforts only.

Fire Is Being Put Out At Bombed Jos Market. Photo Credit: AFP

Jang has reassured that both the State Government and the Federal Government would assess the situation, take the appropriate measures to liquidate the consequences of the bomb blast.

The troubled city of Jos was relatively calm and free of terrorist attacks in the past two years. Experts fear that the twin explosions may give a brand new start for religious clashes between Christian and Muslim population.

For this reason, multiple local and national leaders appealed the residents of the state to remain calm.