Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has declared a one-week of mourning over the recent attacks in the North-Central State.
Over 150 persons lost their lives and many were injured in separate attacks in the state in the last two weeks.
Declaring the one-week mourning period in his New Year broadcast, Mutfwang told residents of the state that flags will be flying at half-mast during that time.
“As a mark of honour for the memory of the deceased, I wish to declare a week of mourning from January 1st to January 8th, 2024. During this period of mourning, flags will fly at half-mast,” Mutfwang said.
“I urge all citizens to use these days for intense prayers to seek the intervention of the Almighty God in defending our territories against wicked men that have risen against us.
“As a mark of honour for the memory of the deceased, I wish to declare a week of mourning from January 1st, to January 8th, 2024.
“During this period of mourning, flags will fly at half-mast. I urge all citizens to use these days for intense prayers.”
He also called on religious leaders to offer special prayers for peace in the troubled state.
“I wish to plead with our Muslim clerics to dedicate Friday, January 5th, 2024 and our Christian Clergy to use Sunday, January 7th, 2024 as special prayer days for lasting peace to return to the Plateau,” the governor added.
“Monday 8th January 2024 will be observed as our official state day of mourning.”
The latest attacks in the North-Central State have led to outpour of condemnations and calls for a probe into the assaults.
