News Editor
By David Odama
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has condemned the recent violent attacks on innocent citizens in the state, describing them as a “systematic and premeditated campaign” aimed at displacing and destabilizing communities.
In a state broadcast, on Wednesday in Jos, Governor Mutfwang expressed his condolences to the families affected by the attacks and assured the people of Plateau that his administration is committed to finding lasting solutions to keep them safe.
The governor highlighted the attacks on Zike village in Bassa Local Government Area, where innocent men, women, and children were murdered in cold blood, and homes were torched.
He emphasized that these attacks are not random or isolated conflicts between farmers and herders but rather a coordinated effort to instill terror and fear in the people.
To restore calm and strengthen vigilance, Governor Mutfwang announced stiff measures by strictly prohibiting Night Grazing of cattle and also banned it’s Transportation by after 7:00 in the evening.
He maintained that the use of motorcycles is restricted from 7:00 in the evening to 6:00 o’clock in the morning across the state until further notice.
The governor also urged traditional leaders and youth associations to reactivate local vigilante groups and organize night patrols in coordination with security agencies.
He added that a Fact-Finding Committee will be constituted to investigate the root cause of the violence and offer recommendations.
Governor Mutfwang called on the people of Plateau to remain calm, vigilant, and united, and to report suspicious movements and cooperate with law enforcement agents. He assured them that Plateau will prevail and continue to flourish.
