National Flags Fly At Half Mast in Nasarawa Mourning for Slain Policemen

 National flags in public offices and institutions flied at half mast, yesterday, after the Nasarawa State government declared a statewide mourning for the over one hundred policemen and other security operatives murdered at Alakyo on May 7.

The May 13 declaration for the mourning was signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Hajiya Zainab Abdulmumin, who said the decision was made as a mark of respect for the fallen compatriots.

Nassarawa Police massacre:Gov. Al-makura promises hell for troublemakers

Gov. Tanko Al-makura of Nasarawa State has given the assurance that those fanning the embers of violence in the state will not go unpunished.The governor gave the assurance in a statement issued on Sunday in reaction to the killing of 30 policemen at Alakyo village by the Ombatse militia.

“The state government will not watch while some disgruntled individuals hold it to ransom and turn the state into theatre of death, undermining the development efforts of this administration,’’ he said

The statement, signed by Malam Sani Mairiga, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Press Affairs, quoted the governor as saying: “The state government will deal decisively with those fanning the embers of crisis in the state, including their sponsors.