Governor Lalong declares curfew after herdsmen kill 2 soldiers

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- Governor Simon Lalong declared curfew in some parts of Plateau state

- The governor noted that some evil forces were threatening the peace in the state

- Two soldiers were killed by herdsmen during a clash

Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau has declared curfew in Bassa Local Government Area of the state following the killing of two soldiers by herdsmen.

The Punch reports that the governor also addressed citizens of the state on Wednesday, March 14 assuring the people of the government’s continued effort to bring peace.

The governor called an emergency meeting following the reported killing of 2 soldiers and alleged killing of two other policemen and civilians.

Mr. Rufus Bature who is the secretary to the state government in a statement after the meeting said the curfew would be from 6 pm to 6 am.

He called on the people in the state to embrace.

“Consequently, security agencies in area have been mandated to enforce the curfew.

“Law abiding citizens are advised go about their lawful businesses.”

Governor Lalong in his address on Wednesday night said some evil forces were threatening the peace in the state.

He said: “My fellow citizens of Plateau State, it is with a heavy heart that I address you at this very critical moment: when the Peace and stability of our state is being threatened by evil forces determined to take us back to the gory moments of the past.

“Many of you must have heard of the recent attacks in Miango District of Bassa and Bokkos Local Government Areas respectively within the past one week. These series of systematic attacks orchestrated by armed men have led to the destruction of innocent lives and properties in these affected communities.

“As a responsible government that shares in the plight of its citizens, we condemn in the strongest possible terms the resurgence of violent attacks in some of our communities in Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Areas.

“Let me on behalf of the good and peace loving people of Plateau State commiserate with the families of those who have lost their dear ones in these series of attacks.

“I pray for the repose of the souls that were lost as a result of this renewed violence and also pray God to assuage the anguish of their bereavement.

“Let me also assure you of the unwavering commitment of our Administration to deliver on the promise of peace and security.

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“Although this emerging conflict trend has affected our collective efforts to further consolidate the gains of our post conflict peace-building process, however our commitment to ensure the security of lives and property remains unshakable.

“As part of measures to in the interim arrest the vicious cycle of violent attacks, we are poised to immediately review our State security architecture while working closely with Security Agencies to arrest and prosecute the perpetrators of these heinous crimes.

NAIJ.com had earlier reported that two soldiers were reportedly killed after troops responded to a distress call in Rafiki Village over clashes between villagers in Miango community and herdsmen.

In a statement by Brigadier General Texas Chukwu who is the spokesperson of the army, it was confirmed that the incident happened in Plateau state on Wednesday, March 14.

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