26th January, 2024
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang , has announced the relaxation of the the 24-hour curfew he imposed on the Mangu Local Government Area of the state.
Mutfwang had imposed the curfew following attacks on the area in which more than 40 people were killed
The Governor as disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, said the new curfew period would be from 4 pm to 8 am.
The statement said, “Governor Mutfwang said following remarkable improvement in the security situation and after due consultation with the State Security Council, the curfew has been relaxed.
“He encouraged residence of Mangu Local Government Area to strictly observe the curfew and refrain from taking the law into their hands and urged security personnel to enforce the curfew to avoid breakdown of law and order.
“Expressing gratitude for the cooperation received so far, Governor Mutfwang urged the community to maintain collaboration with security agencies to ensure the complete restoration of peace and order in the Local Government Area. He cautioned against complacency, emphasizing that the state government remains resolute in preventing any act capable of disrupting public tranquility.
“Governor Mutfwang encouraged citizens to actively contribute to the security efforts by providing credible intelligence to the relevant security agencies. He concluded that government is working round the clock to restore permanent peace in the state”.