By Nchetachi Chukwuajah
The Plateau State government has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on three Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state following renewed attacks and killings.
The curfew was announced in a press release issued on Monday, September 21, by the state Commissioner for Information and Communications, Joyce Ramnap.
According to the press release, the LGAs affected by the curfew are Barkin-Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu, adding that the decision takes immediate effect.
It added that movement would be restricted between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. in the affected areas until further notice.
The statement noted that the decision was aimed at maintaining public order, preventing a breakdown of law and order, and enabling security agencies to restore normalcy in the affected areas.
“The Plateau State Government has declared an immediate, dusk-to-dawn curfew across Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas to maintain public order and curb emerging security threats in the region.
“Effective today, Monday, September 21, 2026, the restriction of movement is between 6:00 PM and 6:00 AM until further notice.
“The ‘Time is Now’ Administration led by His Excellency, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Esq., has taken the measure to allow law enforcement agencies to stabilise the area, protect lives, and prevent any breakdown of law and order within local communities.
“Therefore, all residents of affected local government areas are expected to fully comply with the government’s directive for their own safety.
“Citizens are advised to plan their daily commercial, agricultural, and personal activities strictly around the restriction hours to avoid unnecessary hardship or friction during the quiet hours.
“So far, security operatives have been directed to strictly enforce the curfew and the ban on use of motorcycles with immediate effect throughout the affected jurisdiction while reassuring law-abiding citizens that security personnel will operate with professionalism,” the statement read.
