Jos Boils


Jos boils again, 20 killed
By Our Correspondent, Published: Sunday, 17 Jan 2010


     
 
Plateau State Governor, Jonah David Jang


No fewer than 20 persons were killed in a renewed crisis in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The recent crisis came barely after one year, when a similar crisis occurred in the local government.


Five others were also seriously wounded in the crisis, which pitted the Muslims against their Christian neighbours.


In a reaction, the state government declared a dusk-to-dawn curfew, which it had earlier relaxed from 12 midnight to 6 am . The curfew was announced in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr. Gregory Yenlong.


The commissioner said that the measure was aimed at nipping in the bud the prevailing situation in Jos town so that hoodlums would not take advantage of ther security breach to molest innocent citizens.


The statement urged all citizens to adhere strictly to the directive as all efforts were being intensified to ensure the safety of lives and property.

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