Following a violence in parts of Jos, capital of Plateau State on Saturday which led to the death of 25 persons, 20 suspects have been arrested while the state government has declared curfew on Jos North, Jos South and Bassa local government areas of the state.
Governor Simon Lalong in a statement said reports indicated that 23 of those attacked lost their lives while 23 persons sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment adding that 26 others were rescued unhurt while 20 suspects were arrested and under investigations to get to the bottom of the matter.
“Having reviewed the reports and monitored the unfolding scenario, Government is concerned about the persisting tensions and reported attempts by some persons to take the laws into their hands by threatening to attack individuals and private facilities, as well as public property.
“In order to avoid further deterioration of the situation and to protect lives and properties of citizens, I have directed the imposition of curfew on Jos North, Bassa and Jos South Local Governments commencing 6pm to 6am from today, 14th August 2021.
The curfew shall remain in place subject to further review by the State Security Council.”
He therefore directed citizens of the state
to abide by the directive to enable security personnel maintain law and order in the affected areas and deal with those attempting to foment trouble by taking advantage of the situation to perpetrate crime.
Governor Lalong assured that government will continue to monitor the unfolding situation and take further necessary measures to ensure the safety of lives and properties.
He called for calm and appealed to citizens to avoid any action or utterances that will further inflame the situation adding that the incident was pure criminal conduct and should not be given any ethnic or religious colouration.
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