Lalong Imposes Curfew On Three Councils Over Rukuba Killings

Plateau Governor Simon Lalong has imposed a curfew on three
local government areas following the killing of 23 commuters on
Saturday in Rukuba axis in Jos, the state capital.

Lalong, in a broadcast on Sunday night, said the measure was
sequel to the unfortunate breach of peace along Rukuba road, Jos
North LGA on 14th August 2021, where a convoy of commuters was
attacked with huge fatalities.

According to him: “I have received briefings on the situation
from the relevant heads of security agencies.

“The reports indicate that 23 of those attacked lost their lives
while 23 persons sustained injuries and are currently receiving
treatment.

“26 others were rescued unhurt. So far, 20 suspects have been
arrested and the security agencies are conducting 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 14th August 2021.

“The curfew shall remain in place subject to further review by
the State Security Council.”

He called for calm and appealed to residents to avoid any action
or utterance that will further inflame the situation.

According to him: “This is purely a criminal conduct and should
not be given any ethnic or religious colouration.

“Let us continue to be vigilant and be security conscious and do
everything possible to sustain the peace and security of the State.
God bless Plateau State”.

Plateau Governor Simon Lalong has imposed a curfew on three
local government areas following the killing of 23 commuters on
Saturday in Rukuba axis in Jos, the state capital.

Lalong, in a broadcast on Sunday night, said the measure was
sequel to the unfortunate breach of peace along Rukuba road, Jos
North LGA on 14th August 2021, where a convoy of commuters was
attacked with huge fatalities.

According to him: “I have received briefings on the situation
from the relevant heads of security agencies.

“The reports indicate that 23 of those attacked lost their lives
while 23 persons sustained injuries and are currently receiving
treatment.

“26 others were rescued unhurt. So far, 20 suspects have been
arrested and the security agencies are conducting 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 14th August 2021.

“The curfew shall remain in place subject to further review by
the State Security Council.”

He called for calm and appealed to residents to avoid any action
or utterance that will further inflame the situation.

According to him: “This is purely a criminal conduct and should
not be given any ethnic or religious colouration.

“Let us continue to be vigilant and be security conscious and do
everything possible to sustain the peace and security of the State.
God bless Plateau State”.