Police condemn farm attacks, cattle killing, order movement restrictions in Plateau

The Plateau State Police Command has issued a strong condemnation of recent incidents involving the destruction of farmlands and the killing of cattle in several communities within Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. The affected areas include "Lokojoro" for farmland destruction and "Nding" and "Kasuwan Dankali" for cattle killings.

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The Commissioner of Police Plateau State Command, CP Bassey Ewah psc(+), FCAI, strongly condemns the recent destruction of farms in the Lokojoro area and the killing of cows in Nding and Kasuwan Dankali of Barkin Ladi LGA.

Commissioner of Police, CP Bassey Ewah, described the events as "unfortunate" and capable of jeopardizing the peace in the region. In a statement, he asserted that the command will not tolerate actions that could lead to a breakdown of law and order. To proactively prevent further escalation and safeguard lives and property, security agencies have been directed to strictly enforce existing restrictions.

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The Commissioner of Police re-emphasises the restrictions placed on the activities of both commercial and private motorcycles within Barkin Ladi Local Government Area by the State Government.

These measures include a re-emphasis on the state government's restrictions on both commercial and private motorcycle activities within Barkin Ladi Local Government Area. The Commissioner stressed that these restrictions, implemented in collaboration with other security agencies, are crucial for maintaining peace. Additionally, the ban on commercial tricycles, known as "Keke NAPEP," on Sallah Day and the following day remains in effect. The long-standing ban on commercial motorcycles within the Jos-Bukuru metropolis and other areas covered by the Jos master plan also continues.

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These measures are not an attempt to infringe on the rights of any individual or group of persons, but a necessary step aimed at ensuring peace in the state.

CP Ewah clarified that these measures are not intended to infringe upon individual rights but are necessary steps for ensuring state security. Investigations into the specific incidents are actively underway, with efforts focused on arresting and prosecuting the perpetrators. The public is encouraged to remain calm, law-abiding, and to support security agencies by providing any useful information that could aid the ongoing operations.

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Investigation into the incidents is ongoing with a view to arrest the perpetrators and ensure they are brought to justice.