Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has announced a ban on night grazing and restricted the use of motorcycles across the state following a series of brutal attacks that have claimed numerous lives.
In a state broadcast on Wednesday, Mutfwang described the attacks as “coordinated acts of terror” aimed at displacing residents and undermining their right to exist peacefully on their ancestral lands.
The governor also prohibited the transportation of cattle by vehicles after 7 pm, with the directives taking immediate effect.
Motorcycle use will be restricted from 7 pm to 6 am across the state until further notice.
Mutfwang’s administration is intensifying efforts to protect its people and enforce the rule of law across all local governments, urging communities to actively defend themselves within the law.
The move comes after at least 50 people were reportedly killed in an attack on Kimakpa village in Bassa Local Government Area.
Witnesses described the attackers as speaking the Fulani language, and survivors recounted horrific scenes of violence, with many buildings burned and families torn apart.
The governor believes the attacks are part of a systematic and premeditated campaign with outside sponsors, although authorities have yet to explain the recent surge in violence.
With ethnic tensions simmering in the state, Mutfwang’s administration aims to contain the attacks and restore peace.
The new measures are part of the government’s efforts to protect its citizens and maintain order in the face of growing insecurity.
Key Measures:
- Ban on Night Grazing: Strictly prohibited to prevent further clashes between farmers and herders.
- Restriction on Motorcycle Use: Limited to 6 am to 7 pm across the state until further notice.
- Transportation of Cattle: Prohibited after 7 pm to curb potential security threats.
The situation remains volatile, with many residents still reeling from the recent attacks.
The effectiveness of these measures in restoring peace and security in Plateau State remains to be seen.
