Governor Mutfwang Imposes 24-Hour Curfew in Plateau Local Government Area
There has been a resurgence of violence in the LGA since last year which has claimed hundreds of lives and property worth millions of naira.
As the situation worsened, the governor of Plateau state declared the curfew on Tuesday in a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere.
The statement read, “Governor Mutfwang took the decision after consultations with the relevant security agencies. He stated that only persons on essential duties are allowed to move within the local government area until further notice.
He urged all citizens, especially residents of Mangu Local Government Area, to comply with the directive and assist the security personnel by providing reliable information to restore peace and order in the area.
The governor lamented that some people are still determined to create an atmosphere of insecurity in the state, despite the government’s efforts to end the activities of terrorist elements.
