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Speaker 1: Plato State government, under the leadership of Governor Caleb Matfwang,

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has ordered probes into the alleged killing of thirty six

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cows in Vassa Local government area of the state, days

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after suspected herdsmen invaded and killed scores of people at

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Zika community in the same Vassa local government area of

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the state. Local media stated that the killing of the cows,

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said to belong to Mallam Semela Nuhu, occurred at Tafi

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Gana junction in the Zanua Ward area of Bassa Local

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government area on Wednesday. The Plato State Government, in a

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statement issued on Thursday evening stated in quotes, thus, our

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attention has been drawn to an allegation circulating on social media,

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particularly from the Gavden media team, concerning the alleged poisoning

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of thirty six cows belonging to one Malam Sirmila Nuhu

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on the sixteenth of April twenty twenty five at Tafi

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Gana junction in Zanua Ward of Bassa Local government area.

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While Government is deeply concerned about this report, it urges

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the public to remain calm and avoid speculations or narratives

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that may further inflame tensions or disrupt the peace in

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the area. In line with Governor Caleb Manassa Mutfwang’s commitment

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to justice, transparency and peaceful coexistence among all citizens and

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residents of Plato State, the Ministry of Livestock Development, Veterinary

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Services and Fisheries has been directed to immediately commence a

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thorough investigation into the incident. A team of veterinary experts,

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environmental offices and field investigators have already been deployed to

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the location to collect samples and establish the facts surrounding

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the alleged poisoning. Government remains steadfast in promoting peaceful cohabitation,

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inclusive dialogue, and sustainable solutions to long standing issues of

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land use and grazing practices. We therefore appeal to all

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stakeholders to avoid inflammatory statements and allow the due process

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of investigation to take its course. The Plato State Government

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step on Thursday, as signed and made available by Joy

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snow JORAMNAP, Commissioner for Information and Communication, Plato State. In

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an earlier news release, the Plateau State Governor, His Excellency,

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Barrister Caleb Manassa Mutfwang, has paid a sympathy visit to

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Zika and Kimikpa communities in Corn District of Vassa Local

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government area. Following the gruesome terrorist attacks that occurred between

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the late hours of Sunday, April thirteenth and the early

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hours of Monday, April fourteenth, twenty twenty five. The Governor,

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visibly shaken by the scale of destruction and human suffering,

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was deeply moved upon seeing the despondent women, children, and

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the elderly who were displaced and left without shelter or

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means of livelihood. He expressed his half felt condolences and

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reassured him of his administration’s steadfast support during these trying times.

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Accompanied by the state security chiefs, Governor Mutfwang stated that

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the government has reevaluated and is reinen engineering the state’s

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security architecture to forestall further attacks and insure lasting peace

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and stability across Platau State. We are here to mourn

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with you, to pay our respects to those whose lives

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were cut short by this senseless act of terror. The

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entire nation is grieving with you, and Sir is the

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international community. The governor said, I have wept since yesterday

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because we believed that all necessary measures were in place

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to prevent a recurrence of such tragedies. We have made

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significant investments in security, but as with many human efforts,

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they sometimes fall short. However, this incident is a painful

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setback for us, especially as we have made considerable progress

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in pursuing peace across the plateau. He reiterated his administration’s

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determination to prevent further loss of innocent lives. No one

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has the right to take the law into their hands.

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Despite the provocation, we must not allow ourselves to be

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dragged into the abyss of lawns. We remain committed to

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building a peaceful and prosperous plateau for all. In his remarks,

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the b r R a Ingway a Rigway Reverend Ronkuaka

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thanked Governor Mutfwang for his prompt and compassionate visit to

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the affected communities. He urged security agencies to intensify efforts

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to safeguard rural populations, and lauded the governor’s development strides,

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particularly the construction of roads in the area. We are

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a peaceful and accommodating people. Our hospitality should not be

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mistaken for weakness. We believe in the rule of law

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and will not seek revenge this land is our ancestral

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home and we have no other. Some people may wish

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for Plateau’s downfall, but we remain steadfast in our hope

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for its rise and restoration. The traditional ruler prayed for

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divine wisdom for the governor in handling the challenges facing

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the state. Meanwhile, Governor Mutfwang also received the Inspector General

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of Police, doctor Caryo de Eggbetoken, who announced the deployment

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of more police personnel to Plato State. He condemned the

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attacks and reaffirmed the police force’s commitment to restoring the

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state’s reputation as a beacon of peace and tourism in Nigeria,

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stated in quotes assigned and made available by Gyangbir, Director

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of Press and Public Affairs to the Executive Governor of

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Plato State on April fifteenth, twenty twenty five. Before the

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Zicker incident, the Plato State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, had paid

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condolences to the people of Bokos and Mangu communities following

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attacks and killings in the area by suspected herders. At

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the visit, the governor said, when I stood at the

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mass grave site in Bokos, I felt the full weight

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of what we have lost. I promised then, and I

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promise now that a memorial will be erected to honor

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those lives unjustly taken. Their memory will not fade. At

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the Saint Thomas Apostle Catholic Church, I saw courage in

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the eyes of the displaced. I thank the church for

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being a sanctuary, and I commit that you will not

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remain displaced for long. Help is on the way. In

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tile of Mango Local government area, I saw lands that

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have been forcefully occupied, people building new homes with stolen materials.

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This is not only unacceptable, it is unlawful. I have

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directed security agencies and local authorities to begin a full

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documentation and enumeration process. Every land, every structure, every claim

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must be verified. Platau is a land of hospitality, yes,

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but it is not a land without law. Anyone wishing

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to live here must do so lawfully and peacefully. To

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our security agencies, I charge you carry out this enumeration

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with fairness, firmness and justice. We will not allow injustice

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to take root under the guise of resettlement. Let the

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world know Plata will rise again, not by violence, but

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by resilience, not by fear, but by faith, not by division,

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but by unity. We have reported that the Nigeria Inspector

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General of Police IGP, car Yode Hegbato can on Tuesday

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visited Plateau State over the series of attacks that occurred

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on Sunday night in Vasa local Government area of the state,

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which according to the police, scores of residents were killed.

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This as unofficial reports have indicated that more than fifty

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one people were killed with some of them burned to

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death at Zike community by the attackers Gingi Bini in

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Amogical Way,