Tuesday night, a fresh attack on the Mushere hamlet in Plateau State’s Bokkos Local Government Area resulted in the deaths of at least seven persons.
According to reports, the event resulted from Monday’s violence, which included a retaliatory attack on a Fulani community, the murder of a pastor, and an attempted kidnapping.
According to a local youth leader who goes by Dafang, the most recent assault happened as locals tried to bury the victims of the violence the day before, according to The Intercept.
According to him, the villagers had planned to bury the remains after the attack, but they ran for cover when the assailants struck again.
He said that after being called, security personnel were sent to the area to help bring peace back.
Alfred Alabo, the Plateau State Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, stated, “I am yet to get the details of the attack, but would get back with detailed facts,” in response to a request for comment.
He had not yet provided an update at the time this story was filed.
Recall that gunmen attacked Hurti, Josho, Daffo, and other settlements in the state’s Manguna District on April 2.
Terrorists attacked the settlements of Zike and Kimakpa in Kwall District, Iregwe Chiefdom of Bassa Local Government Area, on Sunday in a similarly well-planned operation.
Numerous people were killed in both disasters, and many houses and buildings were destroyed.
“To restore calm and strengthen vigilance, I hereby announce that effective Wednesday, April 16, night grazing of cattle is strictly prohibited,” Governor Mutfwang said while announcing the ban.
“Also, transportation of cattle by vehicle is banned after 7pm. The use of motorcycles is restricted from 7pm to 6am across the state until further notice.”
The governor highlighted that the limitations are a component of a larger plan to address the state’s security issues and guarantee citizens’ safety.
He rejected the idea that the deaths were the result of sporadic conflicts between farmers and herders, suggesting a darker trend.
“These killings are not an isolated conflict between farmers and herders,” he said, adding that the state government was taking proactive steps to investigate the true causes of the unrest.
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Governor Mutfwang however, expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his continued support in the quest for peace.
The governor also announced plans to set up a fact-finding committee composed of “respected independent voices” to investigate the root causes of the violence and recommend actionable solutions.
He reiterated his administration’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property, pledging closer collaboration with security agencies to bring lasting peace to the troubled communities.
