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Plateau State Governor, Mr. Caleb Mutfwang, has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Mangu Local Government Area of the state with immediate effect, following the deteriorating security situation in the area.
THISDAY gathered that there was an attack by suspected Fulani militants which led to the death of unconfirmed number of persons.
Irate youths of the area took to the streets to protest the persistent attacks. To stem the protest and prevent escalation, the governor decided to impose the curfew.
A statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPPA), Mr. Gyang Bere, said that the governor took the decision after consultations with the relevant security agencies.
The governor warned that only persons on essential duties are allowed to move within the local government area until further notice.
He 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 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 sympathy to the families of the victims and the injured, Mutfwang assured them that his government will not relent in ensuring a lasting peace in the state.
He also promised that the curfew will be reviewed as soon as the security situation improves.
