Plateau Governor, Mutfwang Declares 24 Hour Curfew In Mangu LGA
By Trek Africa Newspaper
Gov. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang
Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has declared a 24-hour curfew in Mangu Local Government Area of the state with immediate effect, Trek Africa Newspaper can report.
Gyang Bere, Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Executive Governor of Plateau State made this known in a statement issued to journalists today in Jos, capital of Plateau State.
This statement followed the deteriorating security situation in the area.
Governor Mutfwang took the decision after consultations with the relevant security agencies.
According to the statement: ‘Only persons on essential duties are allowed to move within the Local Government area until further notice”.
The Governor urged all citizens, especially residents of Mangu Local Government area, to comply with the directive and assist the security personnel by providing reliable information to restore peace and order in the area.
He also lamented that some people are still determined to create an atmosphere of insecurity in the state, despite the government’s efforts to end the activities of terrorist elements.
While expressing his sympathy to the families of the victims and the injured, Governor Mutfwang assured them that the government will not relent in ensuring lasting peace in the
state.
He however promised that the curfew will be reviewed as soon as the security situation improves.
