The Plateau State Government has imposed a curfew on Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, and Mangu local government areas following a series of deadly attacks in the areas. The Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Ramnap, announced the restriction, stating that movement in the three local government areas would be limited from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The curfew, which took effect immediately, aims to maintain public order and enable security agencies to stabilize the affected areas.
According to Commissioner Ramnap, the measure is intended to protect lives and prevent further breakdown of law and order. Security operatives have been directed to strictly enforce the curfew and impose an immediate ban on the use of motorcycles throughout the affected areas. Residents are urged to comply with the directive and plan their activities around the restricted hours. The commissioner assured residents that security personnel would operate professionally while enforcing the measures.
The curfew follows fresh attacks in parts of Plateau that reportedly left at least nine people dead between Saturday night and Sunday morning. Five people were killed at Gana-Ropp in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area on Saturday night, while two others, including a pastor, were reportedly killed at Dorowa Babuje on their way to church on Sunday. These incidents have raised concerns about the security situation in the state.
Community leaders have confirmed the incidents and called for increased security presence and the arrest and prosecution of those responsible. The latest attacks came after several deadly incidents were reported across Plateau between September 13 and 19. On September 19, five people were reportedly killed at Gana-Ropp, while attacks were also reported in Ndar in Bokkos and parts of Mangu.
The security concerns in Plateau persist, with the latest incidents adding to a series of attacks recorded in recent months. On August 18, more than 20 people were reportedly killed in an attack on the Bin Mper community in Mangu Local Government Area. The government has expressed concern over the rising violence and has promised to take measures to address the situation.
The Plateau State Government has been working to restore peace in the affected areas. The government has deployed security personnel to the areas and has promised to do everything possible to prevent further attacks. The curfew is part of the government's efforts to stabilize the situation and ensure the safety of residents.
The residents of the affected areas have been urged to remain calm and to cooperate with the security agencies. The government has assured them that everything possible is being done to address the security concerns and to prevent further attacks. The curfew will remain in force until further notice.
Key points
- The Plateau State Government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on three local government areas following a series of deadly attacks.
- At least nine people were killed in the fresh attacks, which occurred between Saturday night and Sunday morning.
- The curfew aims to maintain public order and enable security agencies to stabilize the affected areas.
