Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the Mangu Local Government Area of the state, effective immediately, News About Nigeria reports.
The decision comes in response to the deteriorating security situation in the area, as confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by the governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere.
The statement stated that Governor Mutfwang made the decision after consultations with relevant security agencies.
Under the curfew, only people on essential duties are permitted to move within the local government area until further notice.
Governor Mutfwang urged all citizens, particularly residents of Mangu Local Government Area, to adhere to the directive and assist security personnel by providing reliable information to restore peace and order in the area.
“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 statement read.
Despite the government’s efforts to combat the activities of terrorist elements, some people remain determined to create an atmosphere of insecurity in the state, according to the governor.
Expressing sympathy to the families of victims and the injured, Governor Mutfwang assured them that the government would not relent in its commitment to ensuring lasting peace in the state.
He also pledged that the curfew would be reviewed as soon as the security situation improves.
