Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, on Wednesday, announced a relaxation of the 24-hour curfew previously imposed on Jos, the state capital.
According to The PUNCH, the Director of Press and Public Affairs for the governor, Gyang Bere, said residents in Jos and Bukuru can now move freely between 2 pm and 6 pm daily until further notice.
This decision follows significant improvements in the security situation within the area.
The statement highlighted Governor Mutfwang’s appreciation for the security agencies’ efforts and underscored the need for continued vigilance to prevent any potential law and order issues.
The governor also encouraged residents to cooperate with security personnel and report any suspicious activities.
The curfew was initially imposed on Sunday due to incidents of looting by hoodlums in the Bauchi Road community and Zolo Junction.
The statement read in parts, “Following the improvement in the security situation within the Jos-Bukuru metropolis, the Plateau State Government has announced a relaxation of the earlier imposed 24-hour curfew. Effective from Wednesday, August 7, 2024, residents of the area can now move freely between the hours of 2 pm and 6 pm daily until further notice.
“Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, who ordered the relaxation after consultation with the security agencies, praised them for their diligence and commitment to ensuring strict compliance with the curfew.”
The statement added that the governor “emphasised the importance of maintaining vigilance to prevent any potential breakdown of law and order, and assured that the government would continue to review the curfew as the situation improved.”
In Bauchi State, Governor Bala Mohammed has also relaxed the 24-hour curfew on Katagum Local Government Area following an improvement in security conditions.
Ibrahim Kashim, Secretary to the Bauchi State Government, announced the curfew’s adjustment to 12 hours, from 6 pm to 6 am daily.
This move brings relief to Katagum’s residents, who had been under the curfew due to recent security challenges.
Governor Mohammed commended the cooperation of law-abiding citizens and called for ongoing collaboration with security agencies to sustain peace and order.
The curfew was initially imposed on Monday in response to public property destruction, theft, and victimization in the area.
The statement noted, “This decision comes as a welcome relief to the residents of Katagum who have been under a 24-hour curfew since the deterioration of the security situation in the area,” and added that the “government’s swift response to the situation has helped to restore sanity and the relaxation of the curfew is a testament to the progress made.”
Governor Mohammed also “expressed his appreciation for the cooperation of law-abiding citizens and called on them to continue working with security agencies to maintain peace and order.”
