Plateau State Government Imposes 24-hour Curfew

Plateau State Governor, Mr.CALEB MUTFWANG has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Jos-Bukuru Metropolis, effective from 12 midnight on Sunday, August 4, 2024 in an effort to maintain public order as well as enhance the security of lives and property.
In a statement, Governor MUTFWANG notes that the decision is imperative after reviewing the actions of unscrupulous individuals who unleash terror on innocent citizens.
It states that the criminal elements, armed with daggers, machetes, and other dangerous weapons, broke into shops and restaurants along Bauchi Road as well as Zololo Junction, looting foodstuffs and other valuable items.
The statement urges citizens in the state to comply fully to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents and cautions those planning to unleash further terror on innocent citizens to desist from such acts or be made to face the full weight of the law.
It directs security agencies to ensure the total enforcement of the curfew across the Jos-Bukuru Metropolis and calls on them to remain vigilant and proactive in the discharge of their duties to prevent any potential disruptions to law and order.
It also expresses gratitude to the citizens of Plateau State, particularly the clergy and imams, for their unwavering support of government policies and programs, their cooperation and adherence to directives during the planned nationwide protest and praised their commitment to maintaining peace and unity in the state.

Yop Pam