Following the tragic massacre of 22 travellers on their way from Islamic New Year prayers, Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau, has imposed a 24-hour Curfew on Jos North Local Government.
The Governor in a statement delivered by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr Makut Macham, on Saturday, said the curfew is to prevent any further security threats on commuters of the roads.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that that the governor had on Saturday, announced that Jos North, Jos South and Bassa Local Government areas shall observe curfew from 6p.m to 6a.m.
“From 2p.m of today, Sunday 15th August 2021, a 24-hour curfew will come into effect in Jos North Local Government Area.
“This is necessitated by security reports, which indicate rising threats to the safety of lives and properties within the Local Government,” he said .
He also urged residents of the state to comply with directives.
