Governor Jonah Jang of Plateau State has disclosed that security agents have intercepted a large cache of arms meant to cause mayhem in Jos, the state capital
According to him, activities of some misguided elements in the state have resulted in the fragile peace that currently pervades Jos metropolis
Jang, who made this known during an Easter commemorative church service at the Church of Christ in Nigeria (COCIN) headquarters in Jos yesterday, was however not specific about when the arms were seized.
He added that despite all efforts by security agents in maintaining peace in the state, there are still a few misguided elements that are still hell bent on destabilising the state.
He said but for the watchful eyes of the security men that led to the seizure of the arms, the arms would have been smuggled into Jos and distributed for the purpose of destroying key places and blowing up some very important installations in the state.
The governor said the activities of these people have helped to keep the peace in the state very fragile despite all he is doing to maintain peace in the state.
He said said there was the need for all residents of the state to embrace peace as there is no other alternative to peaceful co-existence.
According to him, "Those who love Nigeria must ensure that there is peace on the Plateau because anything that concerns Plateau is of great concern to the entire country because of the enviable position of the state as a home of peace and tourism."
The governor, who spoke extensively on the essence of peace in the state, urged every person living on the Plateau to strive to achieve and maintain peace.
COCIN Vice-President, Rev Soja Bewarang, in his sermon, spoke on the lessons of Easter and the significance of Christ rising from the dead. He further admonished Christians to believe in the resurrection as that is the foundation of the Christian faith.