Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has announced several measures to combat the recent surge in killings in the state, particularly in Bokkos and Bassa, where over 100 people have died in the past two weeks.
In a statewide broadcast on Wednesday, Governor Mutfwang declared a ban on night grazing and the transportation of cattle after 7 pm. He also restricted motorcycle movement across the state from 7 pm to 6 am.
Furthermore, the governor directed the immediate activation of community vigilante groups to collaborate with conventional security forces in order to tackle armed banditry and all forms of criminal activity in the state. He urged traditional leaders and youth associations to reactivate local vigilante groups and organize night patrols in coordination with security agencies.
Governor Mutfwang strongly condemned the recent killings, describing them as ethnic cleansing against the people of Plateau State and not merely random violence or isolated farmer-herder conflicts. He emphasized that his administration is committed to protecting the lives and property of the people and will enforce the rule of law across all local governments. He expressed his determination to prevent Plateau State from being defined by bloodshed and reiterated the government's responsibility to ensure the safety of its citizens.
He also acknowledged the negative impact of the violence on the state's potential for investment and economic growth. Governor Mutfwang expressed his gratitude to the National and State Emergency Management Agencies for their support in providing aid to survivors.
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