Nassarawa Killings: Gov. Al-Makura Fingers Federal Lawmakers In Alakio Killing
Oladunjoye Opeyemi
Governor of Nasarawa state,Tanko Al-makura has insisted that some federal lawmakers in the state have questions to answer over the killing of 74 security operatives in Alakio community.
The governor who made this assertion in his testimony during his appearance before the Alakio killing probe panel in Lafia, accused the lawmakers of making comments in solidarity with the Ombatse Group, alleged to have killed the security operatives.
According to the governor, the lawmakers had led a group to commiserate with the Spiritual leader of the Ombatse group after the killing of the security operatives.
Governor Al-Makura also denied sponsoring the Ombatse group in the wake of the November 17, 2012 blockade of the Federal high Way at Eggon, saying he only gave them 1million Naira for transportation bill after a meeting with them on November 18th, 2012.
There have been accusations and counter accusations before the panel over the governor’s involvement in the crisis. The governor used the opportunity to deny any involvement in any previous crisis in the area. He laid the blame at the feet of some federal lawmakers.
One of the accused lawmakers in his earlier testimony before the panel,however, had dismissed the allegation of official sabotage.
The commission of inquiry set up to probe the May 8th, 2013 killing of over 70 security operatives by gunmen in Alakio community in Nasarawa state,is rounding off its hearings and will submit its observation and findings to the governor in a couple of days.