By Adekunle Peters
Plateau Governor, Mr. Caleb Mutfwang, has announced ban on night grazing, use of motorcycles and transportation of cattles in all parts of the State.
The Governor also announced restriction of movement of cattle on vehicles in all parts of the state as from 7 pm.
He announced the ban in a statewide broadcast on Wednesday in Jos, following the spate of attacks and killings in some communities and other prevailing security challenge in the State.
247nextnews.com reports that on Wednesday, April 2, scores of persons were killed and many houses and other properties were destroyed by gunmen who attacked Hurti, Josho, Daffo, and other communities in Manguna District of the locality.
Similarly, gunmen on Sunday attacked Zike and Kimakpa communities of Kwall District, Iregwe Chiefdom of Bassa.
Mutfwang explained that the move aimed at curbing the rising security challenges in the state.
“To restore calm and strengthen vigilance, I hereby announce that effective Wednesday, April 16, night grazing of cattle is strictly prohibited.
“Also, transportation of cattle by vehicle is banned after 7 pm. The use of motorcycles is restricted from 7 pm to 6 am across the State until further notice,” he said
While assuring residents of his administration’s commitment to protecting lives and property, the Governor promised to support the security agencies in the State.
Mutfwang who also insisted that the killings were not an isolated conflict between farmers and herders, thanked President Bola Tinubu for his commitment towards achieving lasting peace in the State.
He promised to constitute a fact-finding committee comprising of respected independent voices, to investigate the root causes of the violence and offer actionable recommendations.
