Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang has imposed a 24-hour curfew on the Mangu Local Government Area (LGA) following incessant attacks that led to loss of lives and properties in the area.
No fewer than 13 persons were killed in renewed attacks within some communities in the LGA.
According to residents in the affected communities, bandits invaded Pushit and Sabon-Gari on Saturday night, while some residents were injured and houses burnt.
The state government, in order to avoid reprisal and escalation of the situation, announced the imposition of a 24-hour curfew in Mangu.
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In a statement signed by the governor’s Director Of Press And Public Affairs, Gyang Bere the decision to impose the curfew was taken after consultation with the state security council which is to restore law and order in the affected communities.
As a result of the stay-at-home order, movements within the local government area have been banned until further notice except security personnel and persons on essential duties while security agencies have been directed to enforce total compliance of the order.
The governor assured citizens of the security of lives and properties and restoration of peace and security in the state.
Commander, Troops Visit Scene
Following renewed attacks in some communities of Mangu, security chiefs embarked on an on-the-spot assessment of the situation in the affected areas.
It was a litmus test for the new Commander, Operation Safe Haven, Major General Abdulsalam Abubakar, who visited the scene alongside personnel of the Joint Security Task Force with the commander and the troop staying back to monitor adherence to the curfew order.
Similarly, the state Commissioner of Police, Bartholomey Onyeka, also visited the communities, where he addressed the youths on the importance of community policing.
Residents of Sabon-Gari, one of the affected communities, were still in mourning and counting their losses in the attack, which followed early warnings of an invasion from bandits.
