The Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has relaxed the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed on the Mangu Local Government Area of the state following unrest in the area.
The curfew is now to be observed from 8 am to 4 pm daily until further notice to enable residents to engage in normal activities.
According to a statement, the review followed an improvement in the security situation in the Mangu Local Government area after strategic engagements with community leaders across faiths and ethnic groups within the council area.
“Following remarkable improvement in the security situation, and after due consultation with the State Security Council, the curfew has been relaxed.
“Residents of Mangu Local Government Area to strictly observe the curfew by remaining indoors from 4 pm until 8 am and refrain from taking the law into their hands.
“The security personnel are directed to enforce the curfew to avoid the breakdown of law and order,” the statement said.
Governor Mutfwang urged the community to maintain collaboration with security agencies by providing credible intelligence to the relevant security agencies.
He said the government is working round the clock to restore permanent peace and order in the Local Government Area.
He cautioned against complacency, emphasizing that the State Government remains resolute in its determination to prevent any act capable of disrupting public tranquility.
