The Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Bamalli, has said no official delegation from the Plateau Government has visited Zaria to condole with the families of the wedding-bound travellers who were killed in the state.
The royal father made the remarks while receiving the former Minister of Youths and Sports, Solomon Dalung, at his Palace in Zaria for a condolence visit.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that at least 12 travellers, including the father and brother of the groom from Bassawa community in Zaria were killed during an attack in Mangu, Plateau, on June 20.
Eleven others who sustained injuries during the attack are currently receiving treatment in a hospital at Kaduna.
The emir expressed dismay, “As at the time of your visit, no official delegation from the Plateau Government has come to Zaria to condole with the victims’ families or assess the situation.”
Bamalli, who expressed appreciation for the solidarity and condolences by the former minister urged the Plateau Government to act swiftly and ensure that justice was served.
During their meeting, the emir and the delegation discussed ways to promote peaceful coexistence, religious tolerance, and mutual understanding among citizens of both Kaduna State and Plateau.
Earlier, Dalung xpressed deep sorrow over the attack and described the incident as both devastating and shameful, especially given that the perpetrators and victims were from the same Northern region.
He extended his condolences to the Basawa community and the Zazzau Emirate, as well as called for calm.
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