We’ve not received official delegation from Plateau – Zazzau Emir – Daily Trust

Emir of Zazzau, Ambassador Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, has expressed concern that no official delegation from Plateau state has come to Zaria to condole with families of the victims who were murdered in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau while on their way to a wedding.

Daily Trust had reported how 31 wedding travellers were attacked by a mob. While 13 were killed, others sustained injuries and the vehicle which was conveying them was burnt to ashes.

While receiving a delegation of religious leaders led by former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, at his palace in Zaria, the first-class monarch spoke on the issue.

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While appreciating the solidarity of the delegation, the Emir noted that, “As of the time of the visit, no official delegation from the Plateau State Government had come to Zaria to condole with the victims’ families or assess the situation.”

Bamalli, therefore, urged the Plateau State Government to act swiftly and ensure that justice is served.

The Emir emphasized the critical need for unity across Northern Nigeria, calling on leaders and communities to collaborate toward sustainable peace.

On his part, Dalung said they were in Zaria to extend condolences to the affected community and the Zazzau Emirate, and called for calm while urging authorities to prosecute those arrested in connection with the killings.

Dalung, accompanied by the General Overseer of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry, Pastor (Dr.) Yohanna Buru, expressed deep sorrow over the attack, describing the incident as both devastating and shameful, especially given that the perpetrators and victims are from the same region.

He also emphasized the need to intensify efforts to apprehend those involved in the attack.

“We came to condole with the bereaved community and its leaders. We also visited Professor Ango Abdullahi and finally, met with the Emir of Zazzau, His Highness Amb. Nuhu Bamalli, to extend our sympathy to the entire Emirate and people of Kaduna state.

“We are praying for peace — not only in the state but across the country,” he said.

In his condolence, Pastor Buru condemned the killings, saying they were “unprovoked and senseless”.

Pastor George T. John, of the Peace Revival and Reconciliation Foundation, who was also part of the delegation, said the community was still grieving deeply.

He condemned the attacks in strong terms, labeling it as heinous crime.

Yakubu Yusuf, a relative of some of the victims from Angwan Dantsoho community in Kudan Local Government Area, while appreciating the visitors, appealed to both state and federal governments to support the orphans left behind by the victims.