Caleb Mutfwang, Governor of Plateau State, has announced a ban on night grazing and restrictions on the use of motorcycles across the state, following a wave of violent attacks.
![](https://thenigerialawyer.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/idrinstitute.png")
At least 50 people were reportedly killed when gunmen invaded Kimakpa village in the Miango district of Bassa Local Government Area on April 14.
The attack occurred barely two weeks after similar assaults in five communities across Bokkos and Mangu LGAs, which left many residents dead. Homes were torched, properties destroyed, and several people sustained injuries.
In a statewide broadcast on Wednesday, Governor Mutfwang also prohibited the transportation of cattle by vehicle after 7 p.m., stating that all new directives take immediate effect.
He said the use of motorcycles is now restricted from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily across the state until further notice.
Describing the recent killings as “coordinated acts of terror” intended to displace residents from their ancestral lands, the governor said:
“The tragic echoes of Dogo Na Hawa, Riyom, Barkin-Ladi, Mangu, and the Christmas Eve massacres in Bokkos remain vivid. The cycle continues — but it must not endure. Enough is enough.”
“As your governor, I stand resolved — Plateau shall not be overrun by fear, nor shall we accept this culture of bloodshed as the new normal.”
He announced the following measures effective Wednesday, April 16:
- Night grazing of cattle is strictly prohibited.
- Transportation of cattle by vehicle is banned after 7 p.m.
- Use of motorcycles is restricted from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. statewide.
Governor Mutfwang called for community involvement in defending lives and property, within the bounds of the law.
“We are also activating community-based response systems. I urge traditional leaders and youth associations to reactivate local vigilante groups and organise night patrols in coordination with security agencies.”
He directed the Inter-Religious Council to engage stakeholders and announced that a peace envoy would soon be appointed to lead grassroots consultations and coordinate intelligence.
Additionally, the governor said a fact-finding committee, made up of respected, independent individuals, would be established to investigate the root causes of the violence and make actionable recommendations.
“Let it be known: the Plateau spirit is resilient. We are a people of peace, renowned for our hospitality and unity across religious and ethnic lines. Those who seek to tear us apart must not succeed.”
“To the killers and their sponsors, know this: your evil shall not go unpunished. You may run, but you will not hide. Plateau will rise. Plateau will prevail.”
Governor Mutfwang added that medical agencies have been directed to treat victims at no cost, while relief materials and food supplies are being provided to displaced persons.
He also thanked President Bola Tinubu for his assurance of full support to Plateau State and noted that temporary shelters have been arranged for those affected by the attacks.
In closing, the governor urged residents to remain calm and vigilant, share credible information with security agencies, and avoid jungle justice.
How to Order:
📞 Call, Text, or WhatsApp: 08034917063 | 07055285878
📧 Email: benadigwe1@gmail.com
🌎 Website: www.benadigwe.com
Ebook Version: Access it directly online at https://selar.com/prv626
______________________________________________________________________
Explore Nigeria’s Constitutional System — 17 Chapters, 924 Pages Of Insight By Prof. Hagler Sunny Okorie
A timely new publication, Casebook on Privacy & Data Protection in Nigeria, co-authored by Olumide Babalola and Uchenna Nnawuchi, 📘 Casebook on Privacy & Data Protection in Nigeria is now available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/8TmFZrd
______________________________________________________________________
The books are available for purchase at:
Online: www.educodex.com | www.selar.com | www.amazon.com | www.mikeozekhome.com
Enquiries: +234 704 044 9375 | +234 814 813 4773 | +234 816 872 3532
Email: educodexl@gmail.com
______________________________________________________________________
[A MUST HAVE] Evidence Act Demystified With Recent And Contemporary Cases And Materials
