The Plateau State Police Command has announced a ban on night grazing, farming activities, and several other operations in the state from December 23, 2024, to January 3, 2025. This decision was disclosed by the State Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adesina, in a statement signed by the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Alabo Alfred.
The commissioner stated that the measures are part of strategic efforts to maintain peace and security during the Christmas and New Year celebrations, following engagements with stakeholders, including local government council chairmen.“The Plateau State Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, in a bid to ensure a hitch-free Christmas and New Year celebration, held a strategic security meeting with council chairmen of some local government areas of the state, yesterday at the command headquarters, here in Jos,” the statement read.
The measures target specific local government areas, including Bassa, Barkin Ladi, Riyom, Bokkos, and Mangu, which have been identified as critical zones for ensuring peace during the festivities.
The statement further detailed the restrictions:
“After due consultation with his management team and critical stakeholders within the state, the Plateau State Commissioner of Police during a stakeholders meeting today has placed restrictions on the following activities from 23rd December 2024 to 3rd January 2025 in Bassa, Barkin Ladi, Riyom, Bokkos, and Mangu Local Government Areas: night grazing by herders, night farming by farmers, late night operation of beer parlours, night mining activities and operation of commercial motorcycles (Okada).
“The CP also wishes to announce to the general public that there will be a ban on the activities of commercial tricycles also known as ‘Keke NAPEP’ within the Jos Bukuru metropolis from 25th to 26th December 2024 and on the 1st of January 2025. He also wishes to reiterate that the total ban on the activities of commercial motorcycles remains in force.”The restrictions will apply daily from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. to ensure compliance and maintain public order. In addition, the police command has deployed personnel to major flashpoints across the state, working alongside the military, other security agencies, and local security groups.
“The CP therefore calls on the good people of Plateau State to cooperate with the Police and other Security Agencies in ensuring that these restrictions are obeyed, for the good of all,” the statement emphasized.“The command regrets any inconveniences that these restrictions may cause on any person or group of persons. We want you to note that all of our policies are for the peace and security of all Plateau residents, and not meant to intimidate or inconvenience anyone,” the statement concluded.
