Plateau State authorities assure highway safety after attack — Premium Times Nigeria
In Nigeria’s Plateau State, authorities condemned the killing of residents of the Kassa community in the Barkin Ladi Local Government Area and stated that the Jos–Barkin Ladi highway remains open and safe for travel. This was reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Authorities’ statement after the attack
The state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joyce Ramnap, said that the attack occurred on Thursday, September 24, and resulted in fatalities. She described the incident as deeply regrettable and unacceptable.
According to Ramnap, security agencies must identify and apprehend those involved in the attack. At the same time, she urged residents and the families of the deceased to remain calm and not block the highway. The official noted that the authorities understand the grief of the affected communities, but blocking the road could create danger for other road users.
The state government urged road users to remain vigilant and cooperate with security personnel.
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A new wave of violence
The attack in Kassa occurred amid renewed violence in Plateau State, particularly in the Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, Mangu and Riyom areas. Reports said that at least nine people, including a pastor, were killed in separate attacks in Barkin Ladi and neighbouring communities between Saturday evening and Sunday morning.
Five people were killed in Gana-Roppi in Barkin Ladi on September 19. Two more people, including a pastor, were reportedly killed in Dorowa-Babuje on their way to church. Other killings were recorded in Baten-Wereng in Riyom and Ratidi in Fan district.
Afterwards, the authorities imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu: movement was restricted from 18:00 to 6:00, and the use of motorcycles was also banned in these areas. The government explained that the measures are intended to enable security forces to stabilise the situation and prevent further attacks.
