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Gunmen have reportedly killed a 17-year-old herder and 35 cows at Nafan and Doruwa communities of Barkin-Ladi LGA, Plateau state.

The perpetrators of the crime were said to be riding on motorcycles when they opened fire and killed the herder.

According to NAN, another herder was severely injured during the incident.

In a statement on Thursday signed by Gyang Bere, his director of press, Caleb Mutfwang, governor of the state, condemned the incident and called on relevant security agencies to fish out the perpetrators.

Mutfwang said his administration would not condone any act of lawlessness and killing of innocent and law abiding citizens.

“We condemn in totality these acts of lawlessness that is undermining government’s effort in entrenching harmonious living among all and sundry in the state,” the statement reads.

“My administration will no longer the tolerate brutal killings of innocent citizens either in their farms on in any parts of the state while pursuing their legitimate means of livelihood.

“I have directed the security agencies to hunt and track down the perpetrators of this heinous crimes and ensure justice for the victims.”

The governor called on traditional, community and religious leaders, as well as youths and women groups in the affected communities, to collaborate with other stakeholders in order to restore normalcy in the communities.

He also commiserated with the affected families and advised residents of the state to expose all criminal elements within their communities to face the full wrath of the law.