In response to improved security conditions in Mangu Local Government Area, Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has announced the relaxation of the 24-hour curfew previously imposed. The new curfew will be in effect from 8 am to 4 pm daily until further notice, allowing residents to engage in normal activities during these hours.
The decision to lift the curfew follows positive developments in the security situation, attributed to strategic engagements with community leaders representing various faiths and ethnic groups within the council area.
Governor Mutfwang, in a statement, highlighted the remarkable improvement in security and informed the public of the curfew adjustment after due consultation with the State Security Council. He emphasized the importance of residents strictly observing the curfew by remaining indoors from 4 pm to 8 am, urging them to refrain from taking the law into their own hands. The Governor also called upon security personnel to enforce the curfew diligently to prevent any potential breakdown of law and order.
Expressing appreciation for the cooperation received from the community, Governor Mutfwang urged residents to maintain collaboration with security agencies for the complete restoration of peace and order in the Local Government Area. He cautioned against complacency, reinforcing the State Government’s unwavering commitment to preventing any acts that could disrupt public tranquility.
Governor Mutfwang urged citizens to actively contribute to security efforts by providing credible intelligence to relevant security agencies, emphasizing that the government is working tirelessly to restore permanent peace in the state.
Gyang Bere, the Director of Press and Public Affairs to the Executive Governor of Plateau State, issued the statement on 26th January 2024.