Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang on Sunday announced the lifting of a curfew he earlier imposed on Mangu Local Government Area of the state.
The is coming six months after some bandits invaded Pushit and Sabon-Gari communities and killed 13 persons.
Some residents were equally injured while several houses were burnt during the attack
To avoid reprisal and escalation of the situation, the governor announced in January 2024 the imposition of a 24-hour curfew in the affected Mangu LGA
Mutfwang, in a statement, said the decision was taken after a careful consultation with the State Security Council, following the restoration of normalcy in the area.
The statement, signed by the governor’s Director of Press and Public, Gyang Bere, added that the gesture would pave way for residents to engage in agricultural and economic activities.
The governor 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, Governor Mutfwang 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.