Following reports that some residents of the central area of Jos Plateau State were being attacked due to the negative reaction to the agitations of Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) in the South East.The Governor of Plateau State, Simon Lalong has announced the imposition of a Curfew in the state to avert any further breach of law and order.
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DIRECTORATE OF PRESS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE GOVERNOR,
PLATEAU STATE
PRESS RELEASE
The Executive Governor of Plateau State has
expressed great dismay and shock at the sudden build up of tension in Jos
Metropolis on account of the conduct of some disgruntled elements, who have
decided to throw the metropolis into confusion on account of their negative
reaction to the agitations of Independent People of Biafra (IPOB) in the South
East.
Consequently, the Governor has directed an immediate imposition of
curfew from dusk to dawn (6pm – 6am) within the Greater Jos – Bukuru
Metropolis, until further notice. The
deployment of security personnel to all flash points within the metropolis has
also been directed to ensure compliance with the curfew order and to avert any
further breach of law and order.
The Governor wishes to assure all citizens that
the security and welfare as the primary concern of Government is assured by the
Rescue Administration. He is therefore enjoining all citizens to go about their
business with the assurance that their safety is guaranteed. He further
appealed to all religious and community leaders, neighbourhood vigilantes as
well as all law abiding citizens to ensure nobody is allowed to take advantage
of this unfortunate situation to engage in criminality.
The Governor wishes to restate that Plateau
State remains home to all citizens of Nigeria irrespective of religion, ethnic
extraction or political persuasion. He
therefore enjoins all peace loving citizens to ensure that nothing is allowed
to upset the hard earned peace in the State.
Samuel,
Emmanuel Nanle
Director,
Press and Public Affairs
14th
September, 2017