SECURITY: Plateau Governor Declares 24hours Curfew In Jos North

Hours after announcing a dusk to dawn curfew in three Local Government Areas of Jos North, Jos South and Bassa, Plateau State Governor Simon Bako Lalong has directed the imposition of a 24-hour curfew in Jos North to contain further security threats.

 

 

Dr. Makut Simon Macham ,Director of Press & Public Affairs to the Governor of Plateau State, disclosed in a statement on Sunday, 15th August 2021.

 

 

In the directive the Governor said “from 2pm of today, Sunday 15th August 2021, a 24-hour curfew will come into effect in Jos North Local Government Area. This is necessitated by security reports which indicate rising threats to the safety of lives and properties within the Local Government”.

 

The Governor therefore urges citizens to abide by the curfew and remain indoors to allow security agencies maintain law and order and deal with those bent on causing chaos.

 

The Governor says the 24 hour curfew in Jos North Local Government will remain in force until further notice.

 

Again, citizens are to note that the 24 hour curfew in Jos North will take effect from 2pm today 15th August 2021.

 

 

Recall that 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.

 

The governor had stated that “The reports indicate that 23 of those attacked lost their lives while 23 persons sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment. 26 others were rescued unhurt. So far, 20 suspects have been arrested and the security agencies are conducting investigations to get to the bottom of the matter.

 

“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.

 

“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 today, 14th August 2021.

 

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

 

“All citizens are therefore directed 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.

 

“The Government will continue to monitor the unfolding situation and take further necessary measures to ensure the safety of lives and properties.

 

“While I deeply sympathize with the families of those who lost their loved ones, and those injured in the unfortunate event, I call for calm and appeal to our citizens to avoid any action or utterances that will further inflame the situation.

 

“This is purely a criminal conduct and should not be given any ethnic or religious colouration.

 

“Let us continue to be vigilant and be security conscious and do everything possible to sustain n peace and security of the State.

God bless Plateau State.”the Governor had stressed.