Plateau governor, Caleb Mutfwang declares 24-hour curfew in Mangu local government

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has declared a 24-hour curfew on Mangu Local Council, following the deteriorating security situation in the area.

Taking the decision after consultations with security agencies, Mutfwang stated that only persons on essential duties are allowed to move within the local council till further notice.

A statement, yesterday, by the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Governor, Gyang Bere, urged all citizens, especially residents of Mangu, to comply with the directive and assist security personnel by providing useful information to restore peace and order in the area.

The governor lamented that some people were still determined to create an atmosphere of insecurity in the state, despite the government’s efforts to end the activities of terrorist elements.

The Guardian gathered that there was a fracas in Jos as police used teargas on sacked Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) lawmakers, yesterday, leading to the curfew.

Mutfwang sympathised with the families of the victims of the pandemonium, and assured them that the government would not relent in ensuring lasting peace in the state.

He promised to review the curfew as soon as the security situation improves.