Gov Probes Cows Killing In Bassa Days After Herders Killed Scores At Zikke
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#Issues #Bassa #Bokkos #Mangu #Mutfwang #Plateau #Zikke ©April 18th, 2025 ®April 18, 2025 5:28 am Plateau State Government under the leadership of Governor Caleb Mutfwang has ordered probes into the alleged killing of 36 cows in Bassa local government area of the state, days after suspected herdsmen invaded and killed scores of people at Zikke community in the same Bassa local government area of the state. #OsazuwaAkonedo
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#Issues #Bassa #Bokkos #Mangu #Mutfwang #Plateau #Zikke ©April 18th, 2025 ®April 18, 2025 5:28 am Plateau State Government under the leadership of Governor Caleb Mutfwang has ordered probes into the alleged killing of 36 cows in Bassa local government area of the state, days after suspected herdsmen invaded and killed scores of people at Zikke community in the same Bassa local government area of the state. #OsazuwaAkonedo
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00:00Plateau state government under the leadership of Governor Caleb Mutfwang has ordered probes into the alleged killing of 36 cows in Basa local government area of the state, days after suspected herdsmen invaded and killed scores of people at Zika community in the same Basa local government area of the state.
00:18Local media stated that the killing of the cows said to belong to Malam Samaylanur who occurred at Tafi Gana Junction in the Zanwa Ward area of Basa local government area on Wednesday.
00:30The Plateau state government in a statement issued on Thursday evening, stated in quotes thus,
00:35Our attention has been drawn to an allegation circulating on social media, particularly from the Gabden media team, concerning the alleged poisoning of 36 cows belonging to one Malam Samaylanur who on the 16th of April, 2025, at Tafi Gana Junction in Zanwa Ward of Basa local government area.
00:56While government is deeply concerned about this report, it urges the public to remain calm and avoid speculations or narratives that may further inflame tensions or disrupt the peace in the area.
01:08In line with Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang's commitment to justice, transparency, and peaceful coexistence among all citizens and residents of Plateau State, the Ministry of Livestock Development, Veterinary Services and Fisheries has been directed to immediately commence a thorough investigation into the incident.
01:26A team of veterinary experts, environmental officers, and field investigators have already been deployed to the location to collect samples and establish the facts surrounding the alleged poisoning.
01:38Government remains steadfast in promoting peaceful cohabitation, inclusive dialogue, and sustainable solutions to long-standing issues of land use and grazing practices.
01:49We therefore appeal to all stakeholders to avoid inflammatory statements and allow the due process of investigation to take its course, the Plateau State Government stated on Thursday as signed and made available by Joyce Noyeramna, Commissioner for Information and Communication, Plateau State.
02:07In an earlier news release, the Plateau State Governor, His Excellency, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has paid a sympathy visit to Zika and Kimikpa communities in Kual district of Bassa local government area, following the gruesome terrorist attacks that occurred between the late hours of Sunday April 13, and the early hours of Monday April 14, 2025.
02:31The Governor, visibly shaken by the scale of destruction and human suffering, was deeply moved upon seeing the despondent women, children, and the elderly who were displaced and left without shelter or means of livelihood.
02:45He expressed his heartfelt condolences and reassured him of his administration's steadfast support during these trying times.
02:53Accompanied by the state's security chiefs, Governor Mutfwang stated that the government has re-evaluated and is re-engineering the state's security architecture to forestall further attacks and ensure lasting peace and stability across Plateau State.
03:07We are here to mourn with you, to pay our respects to those whose lives were cut short by this senseless act of terror.
03:14The entire nation is grieving with you, and so is the international community, the Governor said.
03:20I have wept since yesterday because we believed that all necessary measures were in place to prevent a recurrence of such tragedies.
03:27We have made significant investments in security, but as with many human efforts, they sometimes fall short.
03:36However, this incident is a painful setback for us, especially as we have made considerable progress in pursuing peace across the Plateau.
03:45He reiterated his administration's determination to prevent further loss of innocent lives.
03:51No one has the right to take the law into their hands.
03:55Despite the provocation, we must not allow ourselves to be dragged into the abyss of lawlessness.
04:01We remain committed to building a peaceful and prosperous Plateau for all.
04:05In his remarks, the B.R.A. Ingwe Arigwe, Reverend Ron Kuaka, thanked Governor Mutfwang for his prompt and compassionate visit to the affected communities.
04:16He urged security agencies to intensify efforts to safeguard rural populations and lauded the Governor's development strides, particularly the construction of roads in the area.
04:27We are a peaceful and accommodating people. Our hospitality should not be mistaken for weakness.
04:33We believe in the rule of law and will not seek revenge.
04:37This land is our ancestral home, and we have no other.
04:41Some people may wish for Plateau's downfall, but we remain steadfast in our hope for its rise and restoration.
04:48The traditional ruler prayed for divine wisdom for the Governor in handling the challenges facing the state.
04:54Meanwhile, Governor Mutfwang also received the Inspector General of Police, Dr. Kanyode Egbetokan, who announced the deployment of more police personnel to Plateau State.
05:05He condemned the attacks and reaffirmed the police force's commitment to restoring the state's reputation as a beacon of peace and tourism in Nigeria, stated in quotes as signed and made available by Giang Beer, Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Executive Governor of Plateau State on April 15, 2025.
05:25Before the Zika incident, the Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang had paid condolences to the people of Bocos and Mangu communities following attacks and killings in the area by suspected herders.
05:38At the visit, the Governor said, when I stood at the Mass grave site in Bocos, I felt the full weight of what we have lost.
05:46I promised then, and I promise now, that a memorial will be erected to honor those lives unjustly taken.
05:53Their memory will not fade.
05:55At the St. Thomas Apostle Catholic Church, I saw courage in the eyes of the displaced.
06:01I thank the church for being a sanctuary, and I commit that you will not remain displaced for long.
06:07Help is on the way.
06:09In Taiop, Mangu local government area, I saw lands that had been forcefully occupied.
06:15People building new homes with stolen materials.
06:18This is not only unacceptable, it is unlawful.
06:22I have directed security agencies and local authorities to begin a full documentation and enumeration process.
06:29Every land, every structure, every claim must be verified.
06:34Plateau is a land of hospitality, yes, but it is not a land without law.
06:40Anyone wishing to live here must do so lawfully and peacefully.
06:44To our security agencies, I charge you, carry out this enumeration with fairness, firmness, and justice.
06:51We will not allow injustice to take root under the guise of resettlement.
06:56Let the world know, Plateau will rise again, not by violence, but by resilience.
07:02Not by fear, but by faith, not by division, but by unity.
07:07We have reported that the Nigeria Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokan on Tuesday visited Plateau State over the series of attacks that occurred on Sunday night in Basa local government area of the state, which, according to the police, scores of residents were killed, this, as unofficial reports have indicated that more than 51 people were killed, with some of them burned to death at Zike community by the attackers.
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