Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has taken a decisive step to curb the rising wave of insecurity by imposing a total ban on night mining and grazing across the state.
This executive order, which takes effect immediately, also prohibits the use of underage children for grazing activities.
The Governor made these declarations on Monday during a high-profile sympathy visit to various communities in Barkin Ladi and Bassa Local Government Areas.
These areas have been under heavy fire from suspected bandits over the last two weeks, leading to significant loss of life and the displacement of numerous families.
The Governor arrived in the affected regions alongside the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Bernard Doro, and several high-ranking government officials.
During his stay in Barkin Ladi, where he was received by the Council Chairman, Hon. Stephen Pwajok, Mutfwang spent time with survivors, including widows and children who lost their breadwinners.
He offered strong words of encouragement to the traumatized residents, assuring them that his administration is fully behind them and declaring that “Nding community will not go down.”
In a move to address the root causes of these clashes, Mutfwang met with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including traditional rulers, religious leaders, and youth representatives. He vowed that the perpetrators of the recent carnage would be hunted down and brought to justice.
Explaining his personal involvement in the crisis management, the Governor noted that he had been monitoring the situation closely with local authorities before deciding to assess the damage firsthand.
He emphasized that “The life of every Plateau citizen is precious, and we will do everything within our power to protect our people. Those who take pleasure in killing and inflicting pain on others will not know peace.”
To tighten the security net, the Governor specifically ordered that all mining operations must cease by 5:00 p.m. every day. He insisted that the ban on night grazing and the involvement of minors is necessary to prevent the nighttime movements often used as cover for criminal activities.
Mutfwang also traveled to Ngbrazongo village in the Kwall District of Bassa LGA, where more than 10 residents were recently killed. He reassured the Irigwe people that more security personnel would be deployed to the flashpoints to prevent further incursions.
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