Plateau Unrest: Govt Declares Dusk To Dawn Curfew In Three LGAs

• …23 of those attacked lost their lives, 23 persons who sustained injuries are currently receiving treatment while 26 others were rescued unhurt.

The Plateau State government has imposed a 6pm to 6am curfew in Jos North, Bassa and Jos South LGAs of the State until further notice.

This followed the killings that took place on Saturday morning at Rukuba road area of Jos North LGA of Plateau State, which claimed several lives and left many others injured.

According to the police, 23 of those attacked lost their lives, 23 persons who sustained injuries are currently receiving treatment while 26 others were rescued unhurt.

Governor Simon Lalong while reacting said, “Sequel to the unfortunate breach of peace along Rukuba road, Jos North LGA on 14th August 2021, where a convoy of commuters was attacked, leading to killing of innocent persons, I have received briefings on the situation from the relevant heads of security agencies.

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“Having reviewed the reports and monitored the unfolding scenario, Government is concerned about the persisting tensions and reported attempts by some persons to take the laws into their hands by threatening to attack individuals and private facilities, as well as public property,” he said.

According to him, “In order to avoid further deterioration of the situation and to protect lives and properties of citizens, I have directed the imposition of curfew on Jos North, Bassa and Jos South Local Governments commencing 6pm to 6am from 14th August, 2021.

“The curfew shall remain in place subject to further review by the State Security Council”, he maintained.

The Governor urged citizens to abide by the directive to enable security personnel maintain law and order in the affected areas and deal with those attempting to foment trouble by taking advantage of the situation to perpetrate crime.

Lalong commiserated with families of the victims and further stated that his government will continue to monitor the unfolding situation and take further necessary measures to ensure the safety of “lives and properties”.

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