My Dear People of Plateau,
I speak to you not just as your Governor, but as your brother—one who deeply feels the pain and sorrow that has again darkened our land.
In the late hours of Sunday, April 13th, the peace of Zikwe Village in Bassa LGA was shattered by a brutal attack that claimed the lives of innocent men, women, and children. This comes while we still mourn the tragic loss of over 50 lives in Bokkos.
These attacks are calculated, persistent, and painful—but Plateau remains unbroken.
I commend our emergency responders and security agencies for their swift action and thank President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for directing security forces to pursue justice with urgency.
In response to these attacks, the following measures take effect from Wednesday, April 16th:
• Night grazing is strictly prohibited.
• Transportation of cattle after 7 PM is banned.
• Motorcycle movement is restricted from 7 PM to 6 AM statewide.
All hospitals in affected areas will provide free medical care to victims, and relief materials are already on their way.
I call on traditional rulers and youth leaders to revive local vigilante patrols in partnership with security forces. We must be united in protecting our land, guided by justice and law.
To the grieving families in Zikwe, Bokkos, and beyond—your pain is ours. We mourn with you, and we will not rest until peace is restored.
Let us remain calm, vigilant, and united. Together, we will rise beyond this grief—stronger, safer, and more determined than ever.
