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Plateau govt relaxes curfew on Jos-Bukuru metropolis

Plateau State Government has relaxed the earlier imposed 24-hour curfew on Jos/ Bukuru metropolis with effect from Wednesday, August 7, 2024, residents of the area can now move freely between the hours of 2 pm and 6 pm daily until further notice.

In a statement signed by Director of Press Affairs and Public Affairs, Mr Gyang Bere,  Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, who ordered the relaxation after consultation with the security agencies, praised them for their diligence and commitment to ensuring strict compliance with the curfew.

He emphasized the importance of maintaining vigilance to prevent any potential breakdown of law and order and assured that the government would continue to review the curfew as the situation improved.

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