Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has imposed in Jos North Bassa and Jos South Native Authorities Areas.
The governor mentioned he software the choice following the killing of 23 individuals in Rukuba Highway on Saturday.
Lalong took the choice in a press release personally signed by him issued on Saturday night time titled: “Imposition of curfew on Jos North, Bassa and Jos South” obtained by our Correspondent in Abuja.
He mentioned, “Sequel to the unlucky breach of peace alongside Rukuba highway, Jos North LGA on August 14 2021, the place a convoy of commuters was attacked resulting in killing of harmless individuals, I’ve obtained briefings on the state of affairs from the related heads of safety businesses.
“The studies point out that 23 of these attacked misplaced their lives whereas 23 individuals sustained accidents and are at the moment receiving remedy. 26 others had been rescued unharmed. Up to now, 20 suspects have been arrested and the safety businesses are conducting investigations to unravel the matter.
“Having reviewed the studies and monitored the unfolding situation, authorities is anxious concerning the persisting tensions and reported makes an attempt by some individuals to take the legal guidelines into their arms by threatening to assault people and personal amenities, in addition to public property.
“With the intention to keep away from additional deterioration of the state of affairs and to guard lives and properties of residents, I’ve directed the imposition of curfew on Jos North, Bassa and Jos South Native Governments commencing 6pm to 6am from August 14 2021.
“The curfew shall stay in place topic to additional evaluation by the State Safety Council.
“All residents are due to this fact directed to abide by the directive to allow safety personnel keep regulation and order within the affected areas and take care of these making an attempt to foment hassle by profiting from the state of affairs to perpetrate crime.
“The federal government will proceed to watch the unfolding state of affairs and take additional crucial measures to make sure the protection of lives and properties.
“Whereas I deeply sympathize with the households of those that misplaced their family members, and people injured within the unlucky occasion, I name for calm and attraction to our residents to keep away from any motion or utterances that may additional inflame the state of affairs.
“That is purely a prison conduct and shouldn’t be given any ethnic or spiritual colouration.
“Allow us to proceed to be vigilant and be safety acutely aware and do every little thing attainable to maintain peace and safety of the State. God bless Plateau State.”
