Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, the governor of Plateau State, declared on Sunday that the curfew that had been placed on the state’s Mangu Local Government Area in January would be lifted.
Following a bandit invasion that resulted in the deaths of thirteen people in the Pushit and Sabon-Gari areas, the governor declared a 24-hour curfew for the Mangu LGA. Several homes were set on fire during the raid, and some people suffered similar injuries.
The governor had instituted a curfew in order to prevent retaliation and the situation from getting worse.
In a statement released on Sunday, Mutfwang’s Director of Press and Public affairs, Mr. Gyang Bere, announced the lifting of the curfew. He claimed that the decision was made after consulting with the State Security Council and after the area had returned to normal.
He said that the gesture would pave the way for residents to engage in agricultural and economic activities.
The statement encouraged community leaders across the divides of faith and ethnicity to continue with strategic dialogue aimed at nurturing trust, fostering tolerance, and promoting better understanding among the people.
While urging the residents of Mangu Local Government Area to embrace peace, unity and remain their brother’s keepers, the governor said his administration would continue to be fair and just to all.
“He expressed gratitude for the cooperation and support received so far and urged the community to maintain their collaboration with the security agencies to ensure the complete restoration of peace and order in the Local Government Area.
“Governor Mutfwang equally expressed deep gratitude to all the security agencies in the state and beyond for their sacrifices and tireless efforts towards addressing the issues and urged them to continue monitoring and maintaining law and order across the 17 local government areas,” the statement added.
