The Transition Implementation Committee (TIC) Chairman of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau state, Hon. Markus Artu, has condemned in strong terms the killing of the Ardo of Panyam, Adamu Idris Gabdo.

A statement personally signed and issued to newsmen in Jos the state capital on Sunday, Hon.Artu described the Killing as barbaric and an act of Criminality by enemies of Plateau who are against the peace being enjoyed in the State.

He assured the People of Mangu that the security personnel are on the trail of the perpetrators of the evil act and will soon be arrested and made to face the wrath of the law.

The TIC Boss who on behalf of  Mangu Council authority distance itself from the incident, said the People of Mangu had since resolved to live in peace with each other, irrespective of tribe or religion and would not allow anyone to come between them.

He further described the incident as a deliberate act by hoodlums who are bent on throwing the council area into another round of chaos at a time when relative peace has been achieved and the people are returning back to their ancestral homes due to many efforts made by the State Government under the leadership of State Governor Barr. Caleb Mutfwang.

While appealing for calm amongst residents of the council area, Hon. Artu calls on citizens to go about their lawful activity as he cautioned them against taking laws into their hands, noting that Government is doing everything possible to sustain the Peace already being enjoyed in the state.

Recall, Ardo Adamu Idris Gabdo, was reportedly killed by yet to be identified criminals in the early hours of Saturday 23, September 2023.