Just in: Plateau Government Relaxes Curfew On Jos, Bukuru Metropolis

Plateau State Government has announced a relaxation of the earlier imposed 24-hour curfew following the improvement in security situation within the Jos-Bukuru metropolis.

It would recall the Government had on Sunday night imposed a 24 hours curfew to avoid hijacking of the #EndBadGovernance protest in the state.

Governor Mutfwang in a Press Statement signed on Wednesday by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Mr Gyang Bere said relaxation of the curfew is effective from Wednesday, August 7, 2024, ans residents of the area can now move freely between the hours of 2pm and 6pm daily until further notice.

According to the statement said Governor Mutfwang ordered the relaxation of the curfew after consultation with the security agencies.

He commended the security agencies for their diligence and commitment to ensuring strict compliance with the curfew.

He emphasized the importance of maintaining vigilance to prevent any potential breakdown of law and order and assured that government will continue to review the curfew as the situation improved.

The governor urged residents within the Jos-Bukuru metropolis to cooperate with security personnel and report any suspicious activities for prompt action.

He assured the public of the government’s unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of all citizens.

Governor Mutfwang however commended the residents for their patriotism in observing the curfew, noting that their cooperation is vital for the collective interests of the state.