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. This move follows renewed killings and emerging security concerns in these areas.

The curfew restricts movement between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. until further notice, according to the Daily Post Nigeria. The state government also banned the use of motorcycles in these areas with immediate effect.

The decision 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, according to the Daily Post Nigeria and Daily Trust. Over 20 persons, including women and children, were killed in recent attacks in these LGAs, as reported by Daily Trust.

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