The Plateau state governor, Caleb Mutfwang has relaxed the 24 hour curfew imposed on Jos and Bukuru following improvement of the security situation.
Mutfwang had on Monday imposed a 24 hour curfew following the hijacking of the nationwide peaceful protest against hunger and bad governance by hoodlums in the state.
The miscreants went about vandalising and looting shops promptly the government to impose the curfew to avert breakdown of law and order.
In a statement on Wednesday, the governor ordered that the curfew be relaxed to 2pm to 6pm commencing on Wednesday.
The statement signed by Gyang Bere, spokesperson to the governor,
praised security agencies for their diligence and commitment to ensuring strict compliance with the curfew.
The governor emphasized the importance of maintaining vigilance to prevent any potential breakdown of law and order and assured that government will 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.
He assured the public of the government’s unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of all citizens.
Mutfwang commended the residents for their patriotism in observing the curfew, noting that their cooperation is vital for the collective interests of the state.
