The plateau state government have relaxed the curfew imposed on the Mangu local government area of the state in the wake of violent attacks on communities in the area.
The development was confirmed in a statement signed by the director of press and public affairs, Gyang Bere. Bere said the decision to lift the order by the state governor, Caleb Mutfwang, was taken after careful consultation with the state security council giving a return of normalcy to the affected communities.
The decision is also to pave the way for residents in the communities, to engage in agricultural and economic activities.
The statement said Mutfwang encouraged community leaders across the divides of faith and ethnicity to continue with strategic dialogue and nurturing trust, fostering tolerance and promoting better understanding among the people.
While urging the residents of Mangu Local Government Area to embrace peace, unity and remain their brother’s keepers, the governor said his administration would continue to be fair and just to all.
The statement reads, in part, “(the governor) expressed gratitude for the cooperation and support received so far and urged the community to maintain their collaboration with the security agencies to ensure the complete restoration of peace and order in the Local Government Area.
“Governor Mutfwang equally expressed deep gratitude to all the security agencies in the state and beyond for their sacrifices and tireless efforts towards addressing the issues and urged them to continue monitoring and maintaining law and order across the 17 local government areas.”
