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The Digest:

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has assured that the state government will not allow a mass burial for victims of the Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North, which claimed at least 12 lives. Speaking during a visit to the affected community, Mutfwang said the government would work closely with families to give each victim a befitting burial, adding that "they did not deserve to die in such a manner." He also pledged that the state would cover medical bills for all injured victims until full recovery.

Key Points:
  • The governor promised no mass burial, saying each victim would receive a befitting burial.
  • He visited the community and Jos University Teaching Hospital to assess the situation.
  • One suspect linked to prior threats has been arrested, with efforts ongoing to apprehend others.
  • The governor appealed for calm, urging residents not to take the law into their own hands.
  • Community leaders alleged that assailants appeared in military-style attire.

As the community mourns, Governor Mutfwang's promise of dignified burials and medical care offers some comfort, while the arrest of a suspect signals that authorities are moving to bring perpetrators to justice.

Sources: The Cable