Governor Caleb Mutfwang has imposed a 24-hour curfew in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State due to escalating security concerns.
The governor’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday.
Bere said the decision aims to avert a breakdown of law and order after consultations with security agencies.
Residents are advised to adhere to the sit-at-home directive, with exceptions only for essential travel within the local government area.
The statement added that despite government efforts to curb terror activities, the Governor expressed frustration that some individuals persist in instigating fear.
“He expressed his sympathy to the families of the victims and the injured, and assured them that the government will not relent in ensuring lasting peace in the state. He promised that the curfew will be reviewed as soon as the security situation improves,” the statement added.
The latest development follows the burning of the Church of Christ In Nations (COCIN) and other church buildings by people suspected to be herders who arrived from the surrounding bushes.
