From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos
The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has relaxed the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed on Mangu Local Government Area of the state. The curfew is now to be observed from 4pm to 8:00am daily until further notice.
The review followed an improvement in the security situation in Mangu Local Government area, after strategic engagements with community leaders across faiths and ethnic groups within the council area.
In a statement, signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs Gyang Bere, Governor Mutfwang said following remarkable improvement in the security situation and after due consultation with the State Security Council, the curfew has been relaxed.
He encouraged residence of Mangu Local Government Area to strictly observe the curfew and refrain from taking the law into their hands and urged security personnel to enforce the curfew to avoid breakdown of law and order.
Expressing gratitude for the cooperation received so far, Governor Mutfwang urged the community to maintain collaboration with security agencies to ensure the complete restoration of peace and order in the Local Government Area. He cautioned against complacency, emphasizing that the State Government remains resolute in preventing any act capable of disrupting public tranquility.
Governor Mutfwang encouraged citizens to actively contribute to the security efforts by providing credible intelligence to the relevant security agencies. He concluded that government is working round the clock to restore permanent peace in the State.