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Plateau government relaxes curfew on Jos-Bukuru metropolis

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The Plateau State Government has announced a relaxation of the earlier imposed 24-hour curfew, following the improvement in the security situation within the Jos-Bukuru metropolis.

Effective from Wednesday, August 7, 2024, residents of the area can now move freely between 2 pm and 6 pm daily until further notice.

Caleb Mutfwang, the governor of Plateau state who ordered the relaxation after consultation with the security agencies, praised them for their diligence and commitment to ensuring strict compliance with the curfew.

In a statement by Gyang Bere, his Director of Press and Public Affairs (DOPA) made available to Journalists in Jos Wednesday, the governor emphasised the importance of maintaining vigilance to prevent any potential breakdown of law and order, assuring that the government will continue to review the curfew as the situation improved.

Read also: Why Plateau government imposed curfew on Jos/Bukuru Metropolis – commissioner

The governor urged residents within the Jos-Bukuru metropolis to cooperate with security personnel and report any suspicious activities for prompt action.

He assured the public of the government’s unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of all citizens.

Governor Mutfwang commended the residents for their patriotism in observing the curfew, noting that their cooperation is vital for the collective interests of the state.

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