19/04/2025
PHOTO NEWS
DIG KWAZHI VISITS MARABAN DARE GAJAULE VILLAGE IN BASSA, SYMPATHIZES WITH VILLAGERS OVER LOSS OF COWS
The Deputy Inspector General of Police, Department of Operations DIG B.D Kwazhi, mni in company of the Commissioner of Police Plateau State Command and members of his management team, today visited Zamura community, Bassa LGA of Plateau State to sympathize with the people of Maraban Dare Gajaule village following the death of thirty three (33) cows through poisoning by yet to be identified persons in the late hours of yesterday, April 16, 2025 after his visit to Zikke, Kimakpa village.
During the visit, the DIG commiserated with the cow owner and other members of the community. He admonished them not to take laws into their hands, just as he assured that the perpetrators will be arrested and prosecuted.
The DIG also had a Stakeholders meeting with the sarki who also came to felicitate with the owner of the cows and the Ardo, chairman of Miyeti Allah and other elders of the community as part of efforts to mitigate possible hostility, maintain peace and bring security tension within the area under control. He emphasized the need for communities to live in peace and harmony irrespective of their diversity.
In his remarks, the Bassa Local Government Chairman, Dr. Joshua Riti stressed the need for peaceful coexistence amongst different tribes in Bassa. He condemned the act, pacified the herders and appealed for calm as law enforcement agencies are already on top of the situation.
The villagers expressed their concerns, which the DIG promised to convey same to the Inspector General of Police for further action.
DSP ALFRED ALABO, anipr
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER (PPRO),
PLATEAU STATE COMMAND,
JOS.