The Chairman of Bokkos Native Authorities Space of Plateau State, Amalau Samuel Amalau, has introduced the speedy suspension of mining actions, each authorized and unlawful, within the council.

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The choice adopted a renewed wave of attacks on native miners resulting in the killings of youths by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias.

Amalau, who made the announcement in a press release he personally signed on Sunday, February 1, 2026, additionally imposed a every day curfew within the Tenti and Mandar districts of the LGA, efficient till additional discover.

Within the assertion, Amalau stated the strikes have turn into inevitable and are a part of measures taken within the curiosity of peace, security, and the safety of lives and property inside the council.

“Following the prevailing safety challenges presently affecting components of the Native Authorities, and after due consultations with related safety businesses and stakeholders, I’ve accepted the speedy suspension of all mining actions in Tenti and Mandar Districts till additional discover,” the chairman stated.

He emphasised that the measure was essential to curb actions that would exacerbate the delicate safety state of affairs within the affected areas.

“Moreover, to reinforce safety surveillance and allow safety businesses to successfully discharge their duties, a every day curfew is hereby imposed from 5:00 p.m. to six:00 a.m. in Tenti and Mandar Districts, in addition to alongside the encompassing terrain inside Bokkos Native Authorities Council.”

Amalau suggested all residents, particularly miners, enterprise operators, and guests inside the affected areas to strictly adhere to and adjust to this directive as any particular person discovered violating the suspension order or the curfew shall be handled in accordance with extant legal guidelines.

“I want to enchantment to the great folks of Bokkos Native Authorities Space to stay calm, vigilant, and cooperative with safety businesses as collective efforts are intensified to revive lasting peace and normalcy. This directive takes speedy impact and shall stay in pressure till additional discover,” he added.