President Goodluck Jonathan has given a marching order to
security agencies in the country to fish out the killers of Senator Gyang
Dantong without delay.
Mr. Dantong, the senator who,
until his death, represented Plateau North Senatorial district, died in
yet unclear circumstances on Sunday.
A version of the story said he died
of gunshot wounds he sustained during an attack by Fulani herdsmen while yet
another version said he collapsed and died while attending the burial of the
victims of an attack on villagers on Saturday which left over 20 dead.
In a statement by his spokesperson,
Reuben Abati, the president described the killing as cruel and
regrettable.
Mr. Abati said Mr. Jonathan had
directed all security agencies to immediately launch a thorough investigation
into the incident and bring the senator's killers to justice.
The President also condoled with the
government and people of Plateau State as well as members and the leadership of
the Senate on the incident.
The statement added, "The
Federal Government is working hard to ensure that there is a check on
impunity.
"That much was demonstrated with
the recent changes made in the top echelon of our security architecture
especially with the appointment of the new National Security Adviser.
"We shall continue to re-
invigorate our fight against terrorism and impunity and we are already taking
concrete steps."