Barr. Simon Lalong, PlateauGovernor, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Bassa Local
Government Area of the state, following persistent attacks in Dungu,
Rafiki and some villages in Miango District.
The attacks have claimed dozens of lives.
In a statement signed by Secretary to the Government of the State, Rufus Bature, the curfew is to begin with immediate effect.
Read the statement below:
“Following the unfortunate incident
which took place in Dungu, Rafiki and some areas of Bassa local
government area, which led to the wanton destruction of lives and
properties, governor Simon Lalong, in consultation with security
agencies, has approved the imposition of a dusk-to-dawn curfew
(6:00pm-6:00am) in Bassa local government area, with immediate effect.
“However, government is calling on the
affected communities to sheathe their swords as efforts are on to
unravel the immediate and remote causes of the problem.”
“Consequently, security agencies in the
affected Local Government Area have been mandated to enforce the curfew
while law abiding citizens are being advised to go about their lawful
business.”