Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau state has declared a 24-hour curfew on the Mangu Local Government Area of the state with immediate effect.
The governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere confirmed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, January 23.
He said the decision followed the deteriorating security situation in the area.
The statement read in part, “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.
“He 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.
“He expressed his sympathy to the families of the victims and the injured and assured them that the government will not relent in ensuring lasting peace in the state.
“He promised that the curfew will be reviewed as soon as the security situation improves.”
In July 2023, Mutfwang had declared a 24-hour curfew in the same Mangu Local Government Area of the state following non-stop attacks which has led to loss of lives and properties in the area.
Bere, in a statement said the decision to impose this curfew was taken after consultation with the security council in the state as movements within the local government area have now been banned until further notice except security personnel and persons on essential duties while security agencies have been directed to enforce total compliance of the order.
Governor Mutfwang assured people in the state of security of lives and properties as well as restoration of peace and security.
