A week of mourning has been proclaimed by Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang in response to the recent atrocities in North-Central State.In the last two weeks, the state has seen multiple attacks that resulted in the deaths of over 150 people and numerous injuries.
Flags in the state would be flying at half-mast for the one-week mourning period, Mutfwang announced during his New Year's broadcast.
I would like to observe a week of mourning from January 1st to January 8th, 2024, in honor of the deceased's memory. "Flags will fly at half-mast during this period of mourning," Mutfwang declared.
"I implore every citizen to use these days for fervent prayer in order to ask God Almighty to intervene on our behalf and protect our lands from evil men who have arisen to oppose us.
I would like to observe a week of grief from January 1st to January 8th, 2024, in remembrance of the deceased.
"Flags will fly at half mast throughout this time of sorrow. I implore every citizen to spend these days in fervent prayer.
In addition, he urged religious authorities to offer extra prayers for the state's tranquility.
The governor said, "I want to beg our Muslim clerics to dedicate Friday, January 5, 2024, and our Christian clergy to use Sunday, January 7, 2024, as special prayer days for the restoration of lasting peace to the Plateau."
"Our official state day of mourning will be observed on Monday, January 8, 2024."
An overwhelming number of people have condemned the most recent atrocities in North Central State and called for an investigation into the assaults.