Gunmen Destroy Over Eight Hectares of Farmland in Plateau State
Suspected gunmen destroyed more than eight hectares of cultivated farmland in Rewienku Village on Wednesday night. Local residents and officials called for increased security measures.
dailyalert.orgOver eight hectares of cultivated farmland were destroyed in Rewienku Village, Irigwe Chiefdom of Bassa local government area of Plateau State by suspected gunmen on Wednesday night. A resident of Bassa local government area, Alang Jacob, described the destruction as a major setback for the victims, noting that farming remains their primary source of income.
He lamented the frequent destruction of farmlands in the area and called for urgent intervention.
The national secretary of the Irigwe
Development Association, Danjuma Dickson Auta, confirmed the incident to newsmen and urged security agencies to prevent further destruction of farmlands. The Plateau State Police Command stated that investigations into the destruction of farms and killing of cows are ongoing, with efforts underway to identify and arrest those responsible.
The command issued a statement through its spokesman SP Alfred Alabo urging the public to remain law-abiding and provide credible information. The Commissioner of Police, CP Bassey Ewah, condemned the destruction of farmlands in Lokojoro community as well as the killing of cows in Nding and Kasuwan Dankali community of Barkin Ladi, describing the incidents as threats to public peace and security.
The statement added that the command has intensified enforcement of restrictions on motorcycle operations in Barkin Ladi local government area. It will strictly enforce the restrictions earlier placed on both commercial and private motorcycles in Barkin Ladi by the Plateau State Government.
"The command, in cooperation with other security agencies, will ensure strict enforcement of this restriction in the interest of peace in Barkin Ladi and the state at large," the statement read. The Police Command reiterated that the ban on commercial tricycles on Sallah Day and the day after remains in force across the state.
The total ban on commercial motorcycles within the Jos-Bukuru metropolis and all areas covered under the Jos Greater Master Plan is still in place.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
2 events- Wednesday night
Suspected gunmen destroyed over eight hectares of farmland in Rewienku Village.
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Plateau State Police Command stated investigations are ongoing and restrictions on motorcycles will be enforced.
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Potential Impact
- 01
Plateau State Government restrictions on motorcycles in Barkin Ladi will remain in effect.
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Affected farmers face loss of primary income source from destroyed crops.
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