Following unruly behaviour of some protesters along Bauchi road in Jos North local government area of Plateau State on Sunday, the State Government has declared 24 hours curfew on Jos/Bukuru metropolis, comprising Jos North and Jos South local government areas of the state.
Recall that the protest against hardship in Nigeria has been peaceful in the state until some hoodllums infiltrated the protest on Sunday threatening residents of Bauchi road to join or get their properties looted. In the process quite a lot motorists and pedestrians were molested.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang in a statement signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Mr. Gyang Bere stated that the 24 curfew on Jos/Bukuru Metropolis will take effective from 12 midnight on Sunday, August 4, 2024 to enhance the security of lives and maintain public order.
Governor Mutfwang posited that the decision was taken in consultation with state security agencies after reviewing the actions of unscrupulous individuals who exploited the nationwide protest to unleash terror on innocent citizens.
The governor noted that these criminal elements, armed with daggers, machetes, and other dangerous weapons, broke into shops and restaurants along Bauchi Road and Zololo Junction, looting foodstuffs and other valuable items.
Governor Mutfwang emphasized that the curfew is in the best interest of all citizens and urged everyone to comply fully to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents adding that security agencies have been directed to ensure the total enforcement of the curfew across Jos/Bukuru Metropolis.
He warned those planning to unleash further terror on innocent citizens to desist immediately or face the full wrath of the law and called on the relevant security agencies to remain vigilant and proactive in their duties to prevent any potential disruptions to law and order.
Governor Mutfwang expressed gratitude to the citizens of Plateau State, particularly the clergy and imams, for their unwavering support of government’s policies and programs and acknowledged their cooperation and adherence to directives during the planned nationwide protest and praised their commitment to maintaining peace and unity.
“The peaceful conduct of our people before, during, and after the nationwide protest is commendable. I urge everyone to continue to uphold this culture of peace as we work together to build a united and progressive Plateau,” Governor Mutfwang added.
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