by Christiana Gokyo, Jos
JOS: The Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has relaxed the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed on Mangu Local Government Area of the state. The curfew is now lifted (Saturday), from 8am to 4pm daily, until further notice.
The review followed an improvement in the security situation in the local government area, after strategic engagements with community leaders across faiths and ethnic groups within the council area.
In a statement, 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 so as 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.
The governor 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.