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Plateau Lifts Curfew In Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, Mangu

Plateau Lifts Curfew In Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, Mangu

The Plateau State Government has lifted the curfew imposed on Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas following improved security conditions in the affected communities. The decision, which takes immediate effect, was approved by Governor Caleb Mutfwang in consultation with security agencies.

The Plateau State Government has lifted the curfew imposed on Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas following improved security conditions in the affected communities.

The decision, which takes immediate effect, was approved by Governor Caleb Mutfwang in consultation with security agencies.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Lohya Ramnap, said the decision was informed by the relative peace being experienced in the three local government areas.

She explained that the lifting of the curfew was intended to support efforts to restore normalcy, ease movement and revive socio-economic activities in the affected communities.

The government urged residents to sustain the prevailing peace, remain law-abiding and promptly report suspicious movements to security agencies.

It also thanked residents for their cooperation, reaffirming its commitment to protecting lives and property, promoting peaceful coexistence and ensuring the overall development of the state.

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