Killings: Plateau gov imposes curfew on three LGs

The Plateau State Government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on three local government areas: Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, and Mangu. According to the Daily Post Nigeria, the curfew restricts movement between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. until further notice, and it took effect on Monday, September 21, 2026.

The government also banned the use of motorcycles in these areas with immediate effect. The measure aims to enable security agencies to stabilize the affected areas, protect lives, and prevent a breakdown of law and order, as stated by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Lohya Ramnap, via Daily Post Nigeria.

The curfew was imposed due to renewed killings and emerging security concerns in the areas, as reported by multiple outlets, including Punch Nigeria and Daily Trust. According to Daily Trust, over 20 persons, including women and children, were killed in Mangu, Barikin Ladi, Bokkos, and Riyom LGAs within two days, and many houses were burned in the attacks.

Brief written by urgent.news from Punch Nigeria, Daily Post Nigeria, Punch, Daily Trust, Premium Times — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.