The Plateau State Government has introduced a dusk-to-dawn curfew in three Local Government Areas, namely Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu, due to emerging security concerns. This measure took effect on Monday, September 21, 2026, and restricts movement between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. until further notice. The decision aims to enable security agencies to stabilize the affected areas and protect lives.
The Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Lohya Ramnap, announced the directive in a statement issued on Monday. According to her, the curfew was introduced to prevent a breakdown of law and order in the areas. Residents in the three local government areas have been directed to comply with the restriction and plan their activities around the curfew hours.
The state government has also banned the use of motorcycles in the three local government areas with immediate effect. Security operatives have been directed to enforce the curfew and motorcycle ban across the affected areas. The government assured residents that security personnel deployed to enforce the measures would operate professionally.
The directive comes amid reported security incidents in parts of Plateau State, particularly in Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu. The incidents have raised concerns about the safety of residents in these areas. The government has taken this step to address these concerns and restore peace.
Residents in the affected areas have been advised to plan their commercial, agricultural and other activities around the curfew hours. The government has urged residents to cooperate with security agencies to ensure the success of the measures. The curfew and motorcycle ban are expected to help reduce crime and improve security in the areas.
The Plateau State Government has assured residents that it is committed to protecting lives and property. The government has deployed security personnel to the affected areas to enforce the curfew and motorcycle ban. The measures are expected to be enforced until the security situation in the areas improves.
The government has appealed to residents to remain calm and law-abiding during this period. The Commissioner for Information and Communication has urged residents to report any suspicious activities to security agencies. The government is working to address the root causes of the security concerns and restore peace to the affected areas.
Key points
- The Plateau State Government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu LGAs due to security concerns.
- The curfew restricts movement between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. until further notice.
- The government has also banned the use of motorcycles in the three local government areas with immediate effect.
