Herdsmen attack: Lalong imposes curfew on Bassa LGA

The Plateau State Governor, Simon lalong, has imposed a dusk to dawn curfew on Bassa Local Government Area of the state with immediate effect.
The state government announced the curfew on Wednesday after yet another attack in the state.

Two soldiers, two mobile policemen and about 23 others were killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen during a fierce battle at Dung Kasa, Rafiki and Dutse Kura communities in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.


Two civilians were killed with houses razed and cars burnt during an attack

A statement by the government said: “the 6 pm to 6 am curfew follows the attack in the morning in Dong and Rafiki communities, which led to the loss of lives and destruction of property.”

Security agencies in the affected local government area have been mandated to enforce the curfew, while law abiding citizens are advised to go about their lawful business.



According to the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen. Texas Chukwu, in a statement late on Wednesday, said seven suspects had been arrested, while a number of weapons were recovered from them.

The army said 23 dead bodies were discovered in Mararaba Dare area as the herdsmen opened fire on the troops’ convoy and the residents.

The SSG called on the affected communities to embrace peace, assuring them that efforts were on to unravel the immediate and remote causes of the problem.

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