Piqued by the recent attacks and the seemingly endless
acts of violence perpetrated in some local government
areas of Plateau State, the state government has
ordered the restriction of movements across farms
and communities in Barkin Ladi, Riyom, Jos East, Mangu,
Wase, Langtang North and Langtang South local
government areas between 10pm and 5am with
immediate effect.
The permanent secretary, Ministry of Information,
Chirtip Bello, in a statement made available to
newsmen, said: “Security agencies in the state have
been directed to enforce the order on the restriction
of movements and to set up their surveillance across
the state.”
“These urgent and drastic actions taken by
government have become necessary in order to end
the recent crises and wanton loss of lives and
properties in the affected areas.
“As people go about their legitimate business, we call
on citizens to always be security conscious and to
report any suspicious movement of persons to the
security personnel.”
The statement added, “The State Emergency
Management Agency (SEMA) has been directed to
provide relief materials for the Internally Displaced
Persons in the affected areas and to take records”.
“People should, however, continue to go about their
legitimate activities as government has already taken
decisive steps to avert future occurrence”.
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