Plateau Govt. relaxes curfew, movement now from 10:00 a.m.
Politics
THE Plateau State Government has again relaxed the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed on Jos-Bukuru metropolis, following violent protest in the area.
Mr Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA), to Gov. Caleb Mutfwang, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Jos.
Bere said Gov. Caleb Mutfwang, who ordered further relaxation of the curfew, said there would now be free movement between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., effective Saturday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), report that the government on Sunday, imposed a curfew following the looting of public and private assets by some hoodlums in Jos North Local Government Area (LGA), of the state.
The miscreants hijacked the nationwide ”End Bad Governance” protest to perpetrate the criminal acts.
Bere, said that the decision followed an advisory by security agencies on the now calm situation in the area.
”In light of the improved security situation in the Jos-Bukuru metropolis, the Plateau Government has further relaxed the curfew, effective Saturday, Aug. 10.
”Residents are now permitted to move freely for their lawful activities between 10 00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m daily until further notice.
”Gov. Caleb Mutfwang, in consultation with security agencies, has authorised this relaxation.
”The adjustment is to allow law abiding citizens to continue with their economic activities while maintaining public order,” he said.
Bere said that the governor, who thanked all the security agencies for effectively enforcing the curfew, said that government would continue to review it as the security situation improved.
He added that the governor also urged residents within the Jos-Bukuru metropolis to cooperate with security personnel and report any suspicious activity for prompt action. (NAN)
A.I
Aug. 10, 2024
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