Following the return of peace to Jos and environs
after last Thursday skirmishes, the Plateau State Governor, Mr. Simon Lalong,
has relaxed the earlier dusk-to-dawn curfew imposed on Jos-Bukuru metropolis to
10p.m. to 6a.m.
A statement from the governor’s Director of Press
and Public Affairs, Mr. Samuel Emmanuel Nanle, reads: “The Executive Governor
of Plateau State, Rt. Hon. Simon Bako Lalong, having considered the improvement
in the state of security since the unfortunate incidence of September 14, 2017,
which necessitated the imposition of a dusk-to-dawn curfew, has with effect
from September 17 approved the relaxation of the curfew from 10p.m. to 6a.m. of
the subsequent day until further notice.”
While appreciating the swift response of security
personnel at the quick restoration of peace in the state, the governor also
commended the wide spread community consultative meetings held by various
community and religious leaders, which have come out with renewed commitments
and resolves of all and sundry to be law-abiding and peaceful.
The statement added that “the governor wishes to
assure our citizens of the state that security personnel will continue to
patrol flash points within the greater Jos-Bukuru metropolis, and will ensure
that all security measures necessary to guarantee peace are put in place.
Security and compliance with the new curfew order are done, so as to avert any
likely bridge of law and order.
“The Governor is therefore enjoining all
citizens to go about their lawful business with the assurance that their safety
is guaranteed. He further pleaded with all peace loving citizens to ensure that
they cooperate with all security personnel and to report all acts by persons
that are likely to constitute a breach to the hard earned peace of the state.”
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