{"id":167858,"date":"2025-07-01T09:49:34","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T08:49:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/travellers-killing-plateau-govt-pays-zazazu-emirate-visit"},"modified":"2025-07-01T11:04:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T10:04:30","slug":"travellers-killing-plateau-govt-pays-zazazu-emirate-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/travellers-killing-plateau-govt-pays-zazazu-emirate-visit","title":{"rendered":"Travellers\u2019 killing: Plateau Govt pays Zazazu Emirate visit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A delegation of the Plateau Government has visited the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmed Bamalli, over the killing of some travellers in the state.<\/p>\n<p>The delegation was led by Alhaji Muhammadu Haruna, the Emir of Wase, Wase Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.<\/p>\n<p>The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that on June 20, hoodlums attacked and killed some travellers at Mangun community of Mangu LGA of the state.<\/p>\n<p>The victims were said to be travelling from Zaria, Kaduna State, to Qua\u2019an Pan LGA in Plateau for a wedding ceremony but missed their way and got to Mangun.<\/p>\n<p>Gov. Caleb Mutfwang, who condemned the incident, described it as an act of criminality.<\/p>\n<p>The Police Command in the state said it had arrested 22 suspects in connection with the unfortunate incident.<\/p>\n<p>The leader of the delegation, who spoke to NAN on Tuesday in Jos, said that the visit was to commiserate with the Emir of Zazzau and the families of the deceased.<\/p>\n<p>Haruna appealed to the people of Zaria not to allow the incident to destroy the cordial relationship between Plateau and Kaduna State, and the Zazzau Emirate.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLast Sunday, I led a delegation of top government functionaries from Plateau to commiserate with the emir and people of the Zazzau Emirate over the unfortunate incident that claimed some lives.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKaduna State and the Zazzau Emirate have enjoyed cordial relationship with Plateau; so we condemn the criminal act in totality because Plateau people are accommodating.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs we speak, some arrests have been made, and this is an indication that the government of Plateau will not sweep this matter under the carpet.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnyone found guilty will face the full wrath of the law; we will ensure that justice is served,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The royal father thanked the Emir of Zazzau for the warm reception the delegation received, and for ensuring that the situation didn\u2019t degenerate into reprisal in any part of his domain.<\/p>\n<p>Haruna also assured members of the affected families of the government\u2019s plans to support them in whatever way to cushion the hardship that may arise due to the demise of their loved ones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. A delegation of the Plateau Government has visited the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmed Bamalli, over the killing of some travellers in the state. The delegation was led by Alhaji Muhammadu Haruna, the Emir of Wase, Wase Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. 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