The Plateau State Police Command has strongly condemned the destruction of farmlands and the killing of cattle in parts of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, warning that anyone attempting to destabilize peace in the state will face the full weight of the law.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Police Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo, said the Commissioner of Police, Bassey Ewah, described the attacks in Lokojoro, Nding, and Kasuwan Dankali communities as unfortunate and dangerous to public peace.
According to the police, the recent destruction of farms in Lokojoro and the killing of cows in Nding and Kasuwan Dankali could trigger fresh tensions if not urgently addressed.
The command announced that existing restrictions on commercial and private motorcycle operations in Barkin Ladi would now be strictly enforced in collaboration with other security agencies to prevent further breakdown of law and order.
Police also reiterated the ban on commercial tricycles, popularly known as “Keke NAPEP,” during the Sallah celebration and the following day, stressing that the directive remains fully in force.
The Commissioner further reminded residents that the total ban on commercial motorcycles within the Jos-Bukuru metropolis and other areas covered under the Jos master plan remains active.
Ewah explained that the security measures were not intended to deny citizens their rights but were necessary steps to maintain peace, protect lives, and safeguard property across the state.
The police boss confirmed that investigations into the attacks and cattle killings were ongoing, adding that efforts were underway to identify, arrest, and prosecute those responsible.
Residents were urged to remain calm, law-abiding, and vigilant while supporting security agencies with useful information that could aid ongoing investigations and security operations in Plateau State.
