{
  "id": 8989958,
  "title": "Plateau govt imposes dusk-to-dawn curfew on three LGAs amid security concerns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/plateau-govt-imposes-dusk-to-dawn-curfew-on-three-lgas-amid-security",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T19:18:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/21/plateau-govt-imposes-dusk-to-dawn-curfew-on-three-lgas-amid-security-concerns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Plateau State Government has implemented a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, and Mangu Local Government Areas due to escalating security concerns. This restriction, which commenced on Monday, September 21, 2026, bars movement between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The announcement was made by Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Lohya Ramnap, in a statement on Monday. The government's aim is to assist security forces in stabilizing the areas, safeguarding lives, and averting a breakdown of law and order. Residents are required to adhere to the restriction and adjust their commercial, agricultural, and other activities accordingly. Security forces have been tasked with enforcing the curfew throughout the affected regions. Additionally, the use of motorcycles is banned in the three local government areas. The Plateau government assures the public that the personnel tasked with enforcing these measures will act professionally. This directive arises following reports of security incidents in specific parts of Plateau State, notably in Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, and Mangu.",
  "summary": "The Plateau State Government has imposed an immediate dusk-to-dawn curfew on Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas following emerging security concerns in the areas. The curfew, which took effect on Monday, September 21, 2026, restricts movement between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. until further notice. The Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Lohya Ramnap, […] Plateau…",
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      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/plateau-gov-imposes-curfew-in-three-lgas-over-killings",
        "published": "2026-09-21T19:02:40.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}