Plateau Killings – Plateau State Government Bans Public Processions. 

By Golok Nanmwa ,Jos

As part of measures to further protect  lives and properties of citizens, the  Plateau State Government on Thursday  hereby bans public processions in all parts of the state.

This was contained in a statement signed by  Yakubu Dati, the 

Commissioner for information and Communication and made available to newsmen in Jos .

It reads that “Members of the public are therefore advised to adhere strictly to the ban. ”

This is to prevent miscreants and unpatriotic elements from hijacking any protest to further inflict pain and hardship on innocent citizens.”

 “The ban  will enable Government take stock of the security situation in the state.”

“Government appreciates the democratic right of citizens to protest but it also has a duty to ensure nothing negatively affect them.”

Government therefore solicits the cooperation and support of citizens for a peaceful Plateau State.

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Plateau Killings – Plateau State Government Bans Public Processions