Following the unfortunate reaction and spread of rumours within the Jos Metropolis in response to the agitation by Independent People of Biafra in South Eastern Nigeria.
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State has Thursday night directed an immediate imposition of curfew from dusk to dawn (6pm – 6am) within the Greater Jos – Bukuru Metropolis, until further notice
Lalong in Press statement signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs Mr. Samuel, Emmanuel Nanle
Said the action of the Governor is to forestall any break down of law and order.
“The Executive Governor has directed the immediate deployment of security personnel to all flash points within the Jos Metropolis to ensure compliance with the curfew and to avert any further breach of the peace,” he said.