Gov. Simon
Lalong of Plateau has expressed deep sadness over the distressing
video
released by the Islamic State West Africa Province, showing the purported
execution of
Mr. Ropvil Dalyep, a student hostage from Plateau.
The governor
in a statement issued to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) by his Director
of Press and
Public Affairs, Makut Macham, in Jos, also expressed outrage over the
murder of
the 22-year-old student of Biology Education of the University of
Maiduguri.
He described
the killing as a heinous act aimed at provoking sentiments which could
lead to
perceived hatred for people based on religion and origin.
He said the
narrative of the terrorists must never be allowed to fester and cause
disharmony
among Nigerians as the ideology of Boko Haram was not only misplaced
but clearly
a merchandise of evil.
Lalong
commiserated with the family of Dalyep and assured them of the support of
the State
Government in their period of great distress.
He said the
notion being conveyed by the terrorists that Christians and citizens of
Plateau were
being targeted was most unfortunate and must be condemned, as it is
another ploy
by the group to legitimise their evil enterprise.
He said the
State Government would continue to work with security agencies and the
Federal
Government to ensure that those still under the captivity of the sect were
released
while those behind the evil act were brought to justice.
NAN reports
that Dalep, a native of Jing in Pankshin Local Government Area of
Plateau, was
abducted on Jan. 9 by the Boko Haram terrorists while on his way to
Maiduguri to
resume school.
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