Governor Lalong Relaxed Curfew in Jos North, Bassa and Jos South

Governor Lalong Relaxed Curfew in Jos North, Bassa and Jos South following the recent development on the State

The Executive Governor of Plateau State, Simon Bako Lalong made this known during a broadcast on 30^th August, 2021, when he was addressing People of Plateau State over the security situation.

Governor Lalong commiserate with the entire citizens of the State over these sad developments. He particularly extend his deep condolences to the families of those who lost loved ones, as well as those who sustained injuries and lost properties during the carnage. He has directed that Government pays the medical bills of those who are receiving treatment in various health facilities.

As a result of these occurrences, He convened a high level stakeholders meeting where traditional, political, community and religious leaders gathered to brainstorm on how to bring an end to this cycle of violence. Thereafter, he held separate meetings with leaders of Irigwe Land as well as Fulani Community to further engage them on lasting solutions to the protracted conflict within the area.

4wardwego reported that yesterday the Governor visited Yelwa Zangam village of Jos North Local Government to see things for himself and commiserate with the families of those affected, as well as reassure them that Government will stop at nothing to apprehend other fleeing suspects behind the attacks. We are determined to ensure diligent investigation and prosecution to give them justice.

Lalong commend people of conscience across different faiths, ethnic and political backgrounds that have remained objective, dispassionate and resolute towards condemning the criminal actions of the attackers and offering useful suggestions to Government on ways to improve public safety.

Governor Lalong also assure parents of students studying at the University of Jos that they are working with the University authorities to ensure the safety of their wards as soon as the school reconvenes. In the same vein, he has assured the management of the NYSC that the Government will partner with them to guarantee the safety of Corps members posted to the State.

The Governor in his statement, and I quote:

“After my visit to Yelwa Zangam village, I took a tour of the Jos metropolis to see things for myself. I also engaged the security agencies to review the general security situation in the three Local Government Areas where the curfew was imposed, as well as other parts of the State. At the end of the review, Government took the following decisions:

The curfew in Jos North is to be relaxed. Beginning from Monday 30th August 2021, the curfew shall be enforced from 6pm to 6am until further notice.

The curfew in Jos South and Bassa is to also be further relaxed. As from Monday 30th August 2021, the curfew shall be enforced between 10pm to 6am until further notice.

The Ban on Tricycles (Keke NAPEP) and hawkers remains in force within Jos/Bukuru metropolis”